encadrer

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French

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Etymology

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From en- +‎ cadre +‎ -er. See also cadrer.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.ka.dʁe/ ~ /ɑ̃.kɑ.dʁe/
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Verb

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encadrer

  1. (transitive) to frame
    encadrer votre portrait
    frame your picture
  2. (transitive) to surround, outline
  3. (transitive) to supervise, overlook
  4. (transitive) to create a framework or rules for, to regulate
    Le gouvernement a adopté une nouvelle loi pour encadrer la pratique de la psychothérapie.
    The government has passed a new law creating a regulatory framework for the practice of psychotherapy.

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