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haven

UK
/ˈheɪ.vən/
US
/ˈheɪ.vən/

Translations

havennoun
havens
pl
UK
/ˈheɪ.vən/
US
/ˈheɪ.vən/
refugeSens général : lieu sûr, abri, refuge.
The small village was a haven for those seeking peace and quiet away from the bustling city.
Le petit village était un refuge pour ceux qui cherchaient la paix et le calme loin de la ville animée.
havreLieu offrant des conditions favorables, souvent avec une nuance de réserve ou de critique selon le contexte.
In recent years, the island has become a haven for tax evaders.
Ces dernières années, l'île est devenue un havre pour les fraudeurs fiscaux.
Additional translations
havreSens soutenu : lieu protégé, paisible ; en contexte maritime, port abrité.
Synonyms
sanctuary
oasis
safe haven
asylum
retreat
harbor
shelter
refuge
havenverb
havened
Past Simple
havened
Past Participle
havening
Gerund
UK
/ˈheɪ.vən/
US
/ˈheɪ.vən/
Rare, chiefly literary; transitive.
abriterSens littéraire ou rare : offrir un refuge, protéger.
The thick walls havened the villagers from the fierce winds.
Les épais murs abritaient les villageois des vents violents.
Additional translations
offrir un refuge àTour plus explicite, surtout pour rendre le sens de refuge apporté à quelqu'un.
Synonyms
ensconce
quarter
house
conceal
hide
protect
shelter
harbour
harbor

Definitions

havennoun
A place of safety or refuge.
The small village was a haven for those seeking peace and quiet away from the bustling city.
A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo.
The harbor served as a haven for fishing boats during the storm.
A place that offers favourable conditions for a particular activity or group, often regarded disapprovingly.
In recent years, the island has become a haven for tax evaders.
havenverb
To shelter or provide refuge for.
The thick walls havened the villagers from the fierce winds.
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