encastrer

Senses

1. 1.

   to embed, to set in

   to fit or insert something firmly into a surface or structure

2. 2.

   to fit together, to interlock

   to join or slot pieces together precisely

Examples

• "Le miroir est encastré dans le mur."

  The mirror is set into the wall.

• "Il faut encastrer les deux pièces de bois pour qu'elles tiennent bien."

  You have to fit the two pieces of wood together so they hold firmly.

• "Les carreaux de céramique sont encastrés dans le sol."

  The ceramic tiles are embedded in the floor.

Usage

Common in construction, carpentry, and design contexts. Often used in the passive voice or past participle form (encastré) to describe something that is already fitted or embedded. Not typically reflexive in standard usage.