fence Signification, définition

Signification de fence en français

• 0 a structure surrounding an area of land -- clôture [ feminine ]

  • a six-foot wooden fence around the yard une clôture de deux mètres autour du jardin

• 1 a line of wooden or metal posts joined by wood, wire etc to stop people, animals etc moving on to or off a piece of land -- clôture

  • The garden was surrounded by a wooden fence.

• 2 to enclose (an area of land) with a fence eg to prevent people, animals etc from getting in -- clôturer

  • We fenced off the field.

• 3 to fight with (blunted) swords as a sport. -- faire de l’escrime

• 4 to avoid answering questions -- se dérober

  • He fenced with me for half an hour before I got the truth.