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enfolded

UK
/ɪnˈfəʊldɪd/
US
/ɪnˈfoʊldɪd/

Translations

enfoldedpast participle
UK
/ɪnˈfəʊldɪd/
US
/ɪnˈfoʊldɪd/
Past participle of the verb "enfold" used adjectivally.
The child lay still, enfolded in a thick quilt.
L'enfant restait immobile, enveloppé dans une épaisse couette.
The artifact was found enfolded in layers of silk.
L'objet a été trouvé entouré de plusieurs couches de soie.
Additional translations
enlacéSurtout dans un sens affectif ou protecteur.
Synonyms
shrouded
enclosed
surrounded
wrapped
cloaked
enfoldverb

enfolded

Past Simple

enfolded
Past Simple
enfolded
Past Participle
enfolding
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈfəʊld/
US
/ɪnˈfoʊld/
The mother enfolded her child in a warm embrace.
La mère enveloppa son enfant dans une étreinte chaleureuse.
Additional translations
enlacerSurtout dans le sens d’embrasser ou de serrer étroitement dans ses bras.
Synonyms
surround
wrap
encompass
cover
shroud
embrace
enclose

Definitions

enfoldedpast participle
Wrapped or surrounded closely.
The child lay still, enfolded in a thick quilt.
Embraced or held in a protective or comforting manner.
She felt safe, enfolded in his arms.
Enclosed or contained within something.
The artifact was found enfolded in layers of silk.
enfoldverb
To surround or envelop something or someone completely.
The mother enfolded her child in a warm embrace.
To clasp or hold something closely.
He enfolded the letter in his hands, cherishing the words written inside.
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