enfiler

to put on (clothes), to slip on, to thread (a needle), to string (beads)

ɑ̃ . f i . l e
en in/into; cause to become + filer to leave, to slip away
verb Rare #28,942
to put on (clothes), to slip on Often used for putting on clothes quickly or easily (e.g., a shirt, a sweater).
FR: Je vais enfiler mon manteau avant de sortir.
EN: I’m going to put on my coat before going out.
to thread (a needle), to string (beads)
FR: Elle essaie d’enfiler une aiguille avec ce fil.
EN: She’s trying to thread a needle with this thread.
Conjugation of enfiler
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First enfile
Second enfilez
Third enfile
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First enfile
Third enfile
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second enfile enfilez
enfiler
Indicative past
SingularPlural
Third enfila

Laisse-moi enfiler quelque chose de plus confortable.

Let me put on something more comfortable.

Ce n'est pas facile d'enfiler une aiguille.

Threading a needle isn't easy.

Allez enfiler des vêtements propres!

Go put on some clean clothes!

J'ai du enfiler ma combinaison pour entrer dans ce truc.

I had to put on my suit to get into this thing.

— Juno (2007)

Je vais dans la chambre enfiler mon nouveau pyjama.

I'm going to the bedroom to put on my new pajamas.

— Il était Temps (2013)

Dois-je enfiler l'aiguille pour toi?

Should I thread the needle for you?

Dois-je l'enfiler?

Should I put it on?

— Rebecca (1940)

Ici, il essaie d'enfiler une aiguille.

Here, he is trying to thread a needle.

— L'Histoire personnelle de David Copperfield (2019)

Laisse-moi t'aider à enfiler ton manteau.

Let me help you put on your coat.

Laissez-moi vous aider à enfiler votre manteau.

Let me help you put on your coat.

Comment enfiler une aiguille facilement?

How can you thread a needle easily?