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shelters

/ˈʃɛltəz/

/ˈʃɛltərz/

Translations

shelternoun

shelters

/ˈʃɛltə/

/ˈʃɛltər/

abri

The hikers built a makeshift shelter out of branches.

Les randonneurs ont construit un abri de fortune avec des branches.

refugePour un lieu d’accueil temporaire pour des personnes ou des animaux.

The homeless shelter served hot meals every evening.

Le refuge pour sans-abri servait des repas chauds chaque soir.

Additional translations

niche fiscaleSens financier et fiscal.

Synonyms

safe haven

shelterverb

shelters

sheltered

Past Simple

sheltered

Past Participle

sheltering

Gerund

/ˈʃɛltə/

/ˈʃɛltɚ/

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.

abriter

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

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

Additional translations

protégerAu sens figuré, contre des réalités ou expériences pénibles.

Synonyms

give cover

provide refuge

Definitions

shelternoun

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.

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.