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enfouir

to bury, to hide underground

verb ahn-foo-EER Rare
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Usage Note

Enfouir means to bury something deep, often with the connotation of hiding it — enfouir un trésor (to bury a treasure) or enfouir ses sentiments (to bury one's feelings). It is stronger and more deliberate than enterrer. The reflexive s'enfouir means to burrow or nestle deep into something.

Examples

"Il a enfoui le coffret sous les racines."

Natural Translation

He buried the casket under the roots.

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