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sanctuary in French

sanctuary in French is refuge, réserve, asile — sanctuary means a place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.

sanctuary in French

refuge
noun
A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
réserve
noun
An area set aside for protection.
asile
noun
A state of being protected, asylum.
sanctuaire
noun
The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

What does "sanctuary" mean?

  1. noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
    "The refugees found sanctuary in a neighbouring country."
  2. noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or nature.
    "The wounded eagle was taken to a bird sanctuary to recover."
  3. noun The sacred, central part of a church or temple around the altar.
    "Only the priest was allowed near the sanctuary during the ritual."
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sanctuary in a sentence

  • The refugees found sanctuary in a neighbouring country.
  • The wounded eagle was taken to a bird sanctuary to recover.
  • Only the priest was allowed near the sanctuary during the ritual.

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What is "sanctuary" in French?

"sanctuary" in French is refuge, réserve, asile. sanctuary means: A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.

How do you use "sanctuary" in a sentence?

Example: "The refugees found sanctuary in a neighbouring country." In French, "sanctuary" is refuge, réserve, asile.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "sanctuary": refuge, réserve, asile, sanctuaire.

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