bury in French
bury in French is enterrer, ensevelir, inhumer — bury means to place a body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral.
bury in French
enterrer
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
ensevelir
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
inhumer
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
enterrer
enfouir
What does "bury" mean?
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verb To place a body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral.
"They buried her grandfather beside the old oak tree."
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verb To put something in the ground and cover it over.
"The dog buried its bone in the garden."
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verb To hide or suppress a feeling, memory, or fact.
"He tried to bury the memory of that difficult year."
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verb To put an end to something, such as a disagreement.
"The two old rivals agreed to bury the hatchet."
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bury in a sentence
- They buried her grandfather beside the old oak tree.
- The dog buried its bone in the garden.
- He tried to bury the memory of that difficult year.
- The scandal was quickly buried by the news cycle.
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What is "bury" in French?
"bury" in French is enterrer, ensevelir, inhumer. bury means: To place a body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral.
How do you use "bury" in a sentence?
Example: "They buried her grandfather beside the old oak tree." In French, "bury" is enterrer, ensevelir, inhumer.
Are there other ways to say "bury" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "bury": enterrer, ensevelir, inhumer, enfouir.
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