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asylum

/əˈsaɪ.ləm/

Translations

asylumnoun

asylums

/əˈsaɪ.ləm/

asileLieu de refuge ou de protection; emploi courant et juridique.

The refugees sought asylum in a neighboring country to escape the conflict in their homeland.

Les réfugiés ont demandé asile dans un pays voisin pour fuir le conflit dans leur pays d'origine.

asileSens historique : établissement accueillant des personnes atteintes de troubles mentaux.

In the 19th century, many people with mental health issues were sent to asylums for treatment.

Au XIXe siècle, de nombreuses personnes souffrant de troubles mentaux étaient envoyées dans des asiles pour y être soignées.

Additional translations

refugeDans le sens de lieu sûr, plus général et moins juridique.

Synonyms

safe haven

asylumadjective

/əˈsaɪ.ləm/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., asylum seeker, asylum application).

Additional translations

asilaireSurtout dans un contexte juridique ou institutionnel; emploi rare.

asylumnoun

A place of refuge or safety, especially for people who are in danger or persecuted.

The refugees sought asylum in a neighboring country to escape the conflict in their homeland.

An institution offering shelter and support to people who are mentally ill.

In the 19th century, many people with mental health issues were sent to asylums for treatment.

Protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.

The journalist applied for asylum after facing threats in his home country due to his reporting.

asylumadjective

Relating to political asylum, asylum seekers, or the legal processes involved in granting refuge.

The new law introduces stricter asylum requirements for applicants.