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clos

closed, enclosed

adjective KLO Rare

Also means

shut (eyes, fists)

Usage Note

Clos is the past participle of clore used as an adjective; the final 's' is silent. It appears in set phrases like à huis clos ('behind closed doors,' in camera) and champ clos (enclosed field, historical). A clos on its own is a walled vineyard — a prestigious Burgundian term (e.g. Clos de Vougeot). The feminine form is close.

Examples

"La séance s'est tenue à huis clos."

Natural Translation

The session was held behind closed doors.

Literal Translation

The session took place behind closed doors.

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