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refuge

UK
/ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/
US
/ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

Translations

refugenoun
refuges
pl
UK
/ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/
US
/ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/
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.
Synonyms
sanctuary
hideaway
protection
safe haven
asylum
retreat
harbor
shelter
refugeverb
refuged
Past Simple
refuged
Past Participle
refuging
Gerund
UK
/ˈref.juːdʒ/
US
/ˈrɛf.judʒ/
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.
Synonyms
take shelter
retire to
ensconce
take refuge
hide
seek refuge
harbour
harbor
shelter
refugeadjective
UK
/ˈref.juːdʒ/
US
/ˈrɛf.judʒ/
Used only attributively (e.g., "refuge chamber"); not gradable.
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

refugenoun
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.
refugeverb
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.
refugeadjective
Designating a place, structure, or device that provides shelter or protection.
Each mine must contain a refuge chamber in case of emergency.
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