à huis clos
phrase | /à huis clos/
Foreign Words & PhrasesFrenchMEDIUM
behind closed doors; in private (often legal)
Literal meaning:
"with closed doors"
à huis clos
phrase | /à huis clos/
Foreign Words & PhrasesFrenchMEDIUMbehind closed doors; in private (often legal)
Literal meaning:
"with closed doors"
Learning Progress
Examples
"The trial was held à huis clos to protect the witness identities."
"The board met à huis clos to discuss the sensitive acquisition."
Mnemonic Trick
huis clos → house closed → closed-door session
Source: Foreign Words & PhrasesAdded: 9/28/2025
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