Saisissez le mot à rechercher

cocoon

/kəˈkuːn/

/kəˈkun/

cocoonnoun

cocoons

/kəˈkuːn/

/kəˈkun/

Traductions

cocon

The caterpillar spun a cocoon around itself to begin its transformation into a butterfly.

La chenille a tissé un cocon autour d'elle pour commencer sa transformation en papillon.

Définitions

A silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae.

The caterpillar spun a cocoon around itself to begin its transformation into a butterfly.

A protective covering or environment that isolates or shelters someone or something.

She felt safe and secure in the cocoon of her warm blanket on a cold winter night.

Synonymes

cocoonverb

cocooned

Past Simple

cocooned

Past Participle

cocooning

Gerund

/kəˈkuːn/

/kəˈkun/

Traductions

envelopperAu sens de protection ou de confort.

She cocooned herself in a warm blanket on the cold winter night.

Elle s'est enveloppée dans une couverture chaude lors de la froide nuit d'hiver.

Traductions supplémentaires

s'isolerAu sens de se retirer dans un espace privé ou protégé.

Définitions

To envelop or surround in a protective or comforting way.

She cocooned herself in a warm blanket on the cold winter night.

To retreat into a private or protected space, often to avoid stress or danger.

After a long week, he cocooned in his room to recharge.

Synonymes

cocoonadjective

/kəˈkuːn/

/kəˈkun/

Used attributively to describe items or states that provide cocoon-like protection or snugness.

Traductions

douilletSe dit d'un lieu ou d'un objet qui procure chaleur et confort.

She wrapped herself in a cocoon blanket for the night.

Elle s'est enveloppée dans une couverture douillette pour la nuit.

Traductions supplémentaires

enveloppantSe dit d'un effet de protection ou de chaleur.

Définitions

Providing or characterized by enveloping warmth, protection, or snugness, like that of a cocoon.

She wrapped herself in a cocoon blanket for the night.