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Word 'enceinte' in Other Languages
- enceinte in Assamese অসমীয়া
- enceinte in Bengali বাংলা
- enceinte in Bodo बड़ो
- enceinte in Dogri डोगरी
- enceinte in English
- enceinte in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- enceinte in Hindi हिन्दी
- enceinte in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- enceinte in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- enceinte in Konkani कोंकणी
- enceinte in Maithili মৈথিলী
- enceinte in Malayalam മലയാളം
- enceinte in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- enceinte in Marathi मराठी
- enceinte in Nepali नेपाली
- enceinte in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- enceinte in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- enceinte in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- enceinte in Santali
- enceinte in Sindhi سنڌي
- enceinte in Tamil தமிழ்
- enceinte in Telugu తెలుగు
- enceinte in Urdu اُردُو
Enceinte
Part of Speech
Adjective, Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɑ̃.sɛ̃t/ (French), /ɛnˈseɪnt/ (English)
Phonetic: ahn-sent (French), en-saynt (English)
Definitions
- Adjective: Pregnant (used mainly in a formal or literary context).
- Noun: A fortified enclosure or wall surrounding a place, often in historical or military contexts.
Usage Examples
- (Adjective) The noblewoman was enceinte with her first child.
- (Noun) The enceinte of the medieval castle protected its inhabitants from attacks.
Etymology
From French "enceinte," derived from Latin "incincta," past participle of "incingere" (to gird, surround). The adjective sense evolved from the idea of being "encircled" with life.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Pregnant, expectant, with child
- Noun: Fortification, enclosure, rampart
Antonyms
- Adjective: Barren, infertile
- Noun: Open space, exposed area
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | embarazada (adj.), recinto (n.) | em-ba-ra-za-da / re-sin-to |
| French | enceinte | ahn-sent |
| German | schwanger (adj.), Umfriedung (n.) | shvahng-er / oom-free-doong |
| Hindi | गर्भवती (adj.), परिधि (n.) | garbha-vatee / paridhi |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 怀孕 (adj.), 围墙 (n.) | huái yùn / wéi qiáng |
| Japanese | 妊娠した (adj.), 城壁 (n.) | ninshin shita / jōheki |
| Russian | беременная (adj.), ограда (n.) | bere-mennaya / o-gra-da |
| Arabic | حامل (adj.), سور (n.) | haamil / soor |
| Tamil | கர்ப்பிணி (adj.), மதில் (n.) | karppini / madil |
| Telugu | గర్భిణి (adj.), గోడ (n.) | garbhini / goda |
| Bengali | গর্ভবতী (adj.), প্রাচীর (n.) | garbhoboti / prachir |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɛnˈseɪnt/ (en-saynt)
- American English: /ɛnˈseɪnt/ (en-saynt)
- French: /ɑ̃.sɛ̃t/ (ahn-sent)
Historical Usage
The term "enceinte" has been used in historical texts to describe fortifications of castles and cities, while its use as "pregnant" remains formal or literary.
Cultural Nuances
In English, "enceinte" is rarely used in everyday speech for pregnancy, while in French, it is the standard term. As a noun, it appears more frequently in historical or military contexts.
More Information
The dual meaning of "enceinte" reflects its Latin roots, where the concept of being "encircled" applied both to defensive structures and the condition of carrying a child.