enfermer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to shut away
La police a dû enfermer le dangereux criminel immédiatement.The police had to shut away the dangerous criminal immediately.
b. to lock up
Les gardes du roi ont enfermé le captif dans la plus haute tour.The king's guards locked up the captive in the highest tower.
c. to lock in
Iris a enfermé son frère dans le grenier.Iris locked her brother in the attic.
d. to confine
Après le procès, le juge a décidé d'enfermer l'accusé.After the trial, the judge chose to confine the defendant.
a. to shut away
Ma sœur a décidé d'enfermer les mots d'amour de Nicolas dans une boîte.My sister decided to shut away Nicolas's love notes in a box.
a. to contain
Mon journal intime enfermait tous mes secrets.My diary contained all of my secrets.
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