sceller
to seal, cement
verb sseh-LEH Rare
Origin: Latin sigillum (seal, stamp)
Also means
to seal (an agreement)
Usage Note
Sceller physically means to seal something shut with mortar or wax, but figuratively it means to seal a deal or bond — sceller une amitié = to cement a friendship. The noun le sceau (seal, stamp) is related. Do not confuse with seller (to put a saddle on a horse).
Examples
"Ils ont scellé leur accord d'une poignée de main."
Natural Translation
They sealed their agreement with a handshake.
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