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/ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/

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noun

Pièce jointe

Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.

Examples :

"There was an enclosure with the letter — a photo."

Il y avait une pièce jointe à la lettre — une photo.

stationery communication writing

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Pièce jointe, annexe

The act of enclosing, i.e. the insertion or inclusion of an item in a letter or package.

Examples :

"The enclosure of a photo with your letter is appreciated."

L'inclusion d'une photo avec votre lettre est appréciée.

stationery communication business writing

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Enclos, enceinte, clôture

An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.

Examples :

"He faced punishment for creating the fenced enclosure in a public park."

Il a été puni pour avoir créé l'enclos clôturé dans un parc public.

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noun

Clôture, enclos

The act of separating and surrounding an area, domain, or amount of something with a barrier.

Examples :

"At first, untrained horses resist enclosure."

Au début, les chevaux non entraînés résistent à l'enclos.

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Enclosure

(British History) The post-feudal process of subdivision of common lands for individual ownership.

Examples :

"Strip-farming disappeared after enclosure."

L'assolement a disparu après l'enclosure.

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Enclos, enceinte

The area of a convent, monastery, etc where access is restricted to community members.

Examples :

"The enclosure of the monastery was strictly guarded, allowing only monks and nuns inside. "

L'enceinte du monastère était strictement gardée, n'autorisant l'accès qu'aux moines et aux nonnes.

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