enfuir

Word: enfuir (verb)

Meaning in English:
Enfuir is a French verb that means "to run away," "to escape," or "to flee." It involves leaving a place quickly and secretly, usually to avoid danger or capture.

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Detailed explanation:

• Root: The verb comes from "fuir" (to flee, to run away) with the prefix "en-", which often means "into" or "in," but in this case, it intensifies the idea of fleeing or running away.

• Forms:

  • s’enfuir (pronominal verb) is the more common form used, meaning "to run away" or "to take flight."

  For example:

  Il s’est enfui dès qu’il a entendu les sirènes.
  "He ran away as soon as he heard the sirens."

• Synonyms:

  • fuir (to flee)
  • prendre la fuite (to take flight)
  • s’échapper (to escape)

• Antonyms:

  • rester (to stay)
  • affronter (to face)
  • faire face (to confront)

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Usage note:

• Enfuir itself, when not pronominal (s’enfuir) is rarely used alone in modern French; the reflexive form s’enfuir is far more common.

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In summary, enfuir (most commonly s’enfuir) means to escape or run away from a place, usually quickly and clandestinely.