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sheltered

UK
/ˈʃɛltəd/
US
/ˈʃɛltɚd/

Translations

shelteredadjective
more sheltered
Comp.
most sheltered
Super.
UK
/ˈʃɛltəd/
US
/ˈʃɛltərd/
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.
Synonyms
protected
safe
secure
secluded
shielded
harbored
enclosed
Antonyms
exposed
unprotected
shelterverb

sheltered

Past Simple

sheltered
Past Simple
sheltered
Past Participle
sheltering
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃɛltə/
US
/ˈʃɛltɚ/
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.
Synonyms
protect
harbor
shield
conceal
provide refuge
give cover
shelterpast participle

sheltered

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.
Synonyms
sheltered
protected
shielded
covered
harbored
ensconced
secured
safe
defended
guarded
insulated
screened

Definitions

shelteredadjective
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.
shelterverb
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.
shelterpast participle
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.
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