enfermer
/ɑ̃.fɛʁ.me/
1.
verbInf1st
to lock up
to shut in
to enclose (physically)
J'ai dû enfermer le chien dans la cuisine pendant la visite.
I had to shut the dog in the kitchen during the visit.
2.
verbInf1st
to shut oneself away
to isolate (emotionally or mentally)
to confine (an idea, feeling, or activity)
Depuis sa rupture, il a tendance à enfermer ses émotions plutôt qu'à en parler.
Since his breakup, he tends to bottle up his emotions rather than talk about them.
