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refugee in French

refugee in French is réfugié, réfugiée — refugee means a person who has fled their home country to escape war, persecution, or disaster.

refugee in French

réfugié
noun
(attributive, also, figurative) A person seeking refuge (as for shelter or protection), especially in a foreign country, out of fear or prospect of political, religious persecution, war, natural disaster, etc. [from 1680s]
réfugiée
noun
(attributive, also, figurative) A person seeking refuge (as for shelter or protection), especially in a foreign country, out of fear or prospect of political, religious persecution, war, natural disaster, etc. [from 1680s]

What does "refugee" mean?

  1. noun A person who has fled their home country to escape war, persecution, or disaster.
    "The camp housed thousands of refugees from the conflict."
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refugee in a sentence

  • The camp housed thousands of refugees from the conflict.
  • Many refugees rebuild their lives entirely in a new country.

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What is "refugee" in French?

"refugee" in French is réfugié, réfugiée. refugee means: A person who has fled their home country to escape war, persecution, or disaster.

How do you use "refugee" in a sentence?

Example: "The camp housed thousands of refugees from the conflict." In French, "refugee" is réfugié, réfugiée.

Are there other ways to say "refugee" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "refugee": réfugié, réfugiée.

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