what does en mean in english
En- definition, a prefix occurring originally in loanwords from French and productive in English on this model, forming verbs with the general sense âto cause (a person or thing) to be inâ the place, condition, or state named by the stem; more specifically, âto confine in or place onâ (enshrine; enthrone; entomb); âto cause to be inâ (enslave; entrust; enrich; encourage; endear); âto restrictâ in the manner named by the stem, typically with the additional sense âon all ...