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ensconce

UK
/ɪnˈskɒns/
US
/ɪnˈskɑns/

Translations

ensconceverb
ensconced
Past Simple
ensconced
Past Participle
ensconcing
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈskɒns/
US
/ɪnˈskɑns/
installerse dit surtout pour une installation confortable ou à l’abri
After a long day, she ensconced herself in the cozy armchair with a good book.
Après une longue journée, elle s’est installée dans le fauteuil douillet avec un bon livre.
Additional translations
dissimuleremploi littéraire pour placer ou cacher de façon sûre
Synonyms
settle
nestle
establish
install
position
situate

Definitions

ensconceverb
To settle securely or comfortably.
After a long day, she ensconced herself in the cozy armchair with a good book.
To place or hide securely.
The valuable documents were ensconced in a safe hidden behind the painting.
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