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sheltered

/ˈʃɛltəd/

/ˈʃɛltɚd/

shelteredadjective

more sheltered

Comp.

most sheltered

Super.

/ˈʃɛltəd/

/ˈʃɛltərd/

Translations

abritéProtégé des intempéries ou d’un danger.

The sheltered cove provided a safe haven for the small boats during the storm.

La crique abritée offrait un refuge sûr aux petits bateaux pendant la tempête.

protégéSens général : mis à l’abri d’une difficulté, d’un danger ou d’une adversité.

Growing up in a sheltered environment, she was unprepared for the challenges of the real world.

Ayant grandi dans un environnement protégé, elle n’était pas préparée aux difficultés du monde réel.

Additional translations

surprotégéSe dit d’une personne trop préservée des difficultés ou de la réalité.

Definitions

Protected from bad weather or danger.

The sheltered cove provided a safe haven for the small boats during the storm.

Having a life that is protected from unpleasantness or difficulty.

Growing up in a sheltered environment, she was unprepared for the challenges of the real world.

Provided with accommodation or facilities that offer protection and support, especially for elderly or vulnerable people.

After his fall, he moved into a block of sheltered housing close to his family.

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shelterverb

sheltered

Past Simple

sheltered

Past Simple

sheltered

Past Participle

sheltering

ing-form

/ˈʃɛltə/

/ˈʃɛltɚ/

Translations

abriter

During the storm, they sheltered the stray dog in their garage.

Pendant la tempête, ils ont abrité le chien errant dans leur garage.

se réfugierPour se mettre à l’abri d’intempéries ou d’un danger.

The hikers sheltered under a large tree when the rain started pouring.

Les randonneurs se sont réfugiés sous un grand arbre quand la pluie s’est mise à tomber à verse.

Additional translations

protégerAu sens figuré, contre des réalités ou expériences pénibles.

Definitions

To provide a place of protection or refuge for someone or something.

During the storm, they sheltered the stray dog in their garage.

To take cover or find refuge from adverse conditions.

The hikers sheltered under a large tree when the rain started pouring.

To protect someone from unpleasant realities or experiences.

Her parents tried to shelter her from the harsh realities of the world.

Synonyms

provide refuge

give cover

shelternoun

Definitions

A structure or place that provides cover or protection from weather, danger, or attack.

The hikers built a makeshift shelter out of branches.

An establishment that offers temporary accommodation and care for people or animals in need.

The homeless shelter served hot meals every evening.

Protection or refuge from danger, bad weather, or hardship (uncountable).

They sought shelter from the pouring rain under a bridge.

A legal arrangement used to reduce or avoid tax liability; a tax shelter.

The new investment was marketed as an attractive tax shelter.

shelterpast participle

sheltered

Translations

abrité

The campsite is in a sheltered cove.

Le camping se trouve dans une crique abritée.

Additional translations

surprotégéAu sens figuré, pour une personne peu habituée aux difficultés.

Definitions

Shielded or protected from bad weather, danger, or outside influences.

The campsite is in a sheltered cove.

Over-protected or inexperienced because of being kept away from challenging situations.

He led a sheltered life and found city living overwhelming.

Synonyms

shelteradjective

Definitions

Relating to or coming from a shelter; provided by or associated with a shelter.

She adopted two shelter cats last year.

sheltergerund / present participle

Definitions

Providing or acting as shelter; protecting from the elements or danger.

They rested beneath a sheltering canopy of trees.