enceinte, l'enceinte
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. pregnant
Charlotte nous a annoncé qu'elle était enceinte.Charlotte told us that she was pregnant.
b. expecting
La première fois que j’ai rencontré Heather, elle était enceinte.The first time I met Heather, she was expecting.
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. speaker
J’ai connecté mon ordinateur à l'enceinte via le Bluetooth.I connected my computer to the speaker using Bluetooth.
a. surrounding wall
La citadelle médiévale était protégée par une enceinte.The medieval citadel was protected by a surrounding wall.
a. enclosure
Les chevaux paissaient dans l’enceinte.The horses were grazing in the enclosure.
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