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refuge

/ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refugenoun

refuges

/ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

Translations

refuge

The hikers found refuge in a small cabin during the storm.

Les randonneurs trouvèrent refuge dans une petite cabane pendant la tempête.

Additional translations

abriPour un lieu offrant une protection matérielle.

asileSurtout dans un registre plus soutenu ou abstrait, pour l’idée de protection ou de recours.

Definitions

A condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.

The hikers found refuge in a small cabin during the storm.

A place providing protection or shelter.

The wildlife refuge is home to many endangered species.

Something to which one has recourse in difficulty.

Books became her refuge during times of stress.

Synonyms

safe haven

refugeverb

refuged

Past Simple

refuged

Past Participle

refuging

ing-form

/ˈref.juːdʒ/

/ˈrɛf.judʒ/

Translations

se réfugierVerbe pronominal : se mettre à l’abri d’un danger ou d’une difficulté.

The villagers refuged in the caves until the fighting subsided.

Les villageois se réfugièrent dans les grottes jusqu’à ce que les combats cessent.

abriterSens transitif : fournir un abri ou une protection.

During the storm, the barn was used to refuge the stranded travelers.

Pendant la tempête, la grange a servi à abriter les voyageurs bloqués.

Definitions

To provide shelter or protection from danger or distress.

During the storm, the barn was used to refuge the stranded travelers.

To seek or take shelter from danger or distress.

The villagers refuged in the caves until the fighting subsided.

Synonyms

take shelter

retire to

take refuge

seek refuge

refugeadjective

/ˈref.juːdʒ/

/ˈrɛf.judʒ/

Used only attributively (e.g., "refuge chamber"); not gradable.

Translations

refugeEmploi technique, notamment pour des dispositifs ou des structures de protection.

Each mine must contain a refuge chamber in case of emergency.

Chaque mine doit contenir une chambre refuge en cas d’urgence.

Definitions

Designating a place, structure, or device that provides shelter or protection.

Each mine must contain a refuge chamber in case of emergency.