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shelter in French

shelter in French is abri, refuge, abriter — shelter means a place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.

shelter in French

abri
noun
A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).
refuge
noun
A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).
refuge
noun
abri
noun
abriter
verb
(transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

What does "shelter" mean?

  1. noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.
    "They built a rough shelter out of branches to get out of the rain."
  2. noun An organization or building that offers temporary housing to people or animals who need it.
    "She volunteers at a homeless shelter on weekends."
  3. verb To protect someone or something from harm, weather, or attack.
    "The old oak tree sheltered them from the sudden downpour."
  4. verb To find or take cover somewhere.
    "They sheltered under the bridge until the storm passed."

shelter in a sentence

  • They built a rough shelter out of branches to get out of the rain.
  • The bunker served as a shelter during the bombing raids.
  • She volunteers at a homeless shelter on weekends.
  • They adopted their dog from the local animal shelter.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shelter" in French?

"shelter" in French is abri, refuge, abriter. shelter means: A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.

How do you use "shelter" in a sentence?

Example: "They built a rough shelter out of branches to get out of the rain." In French, "shelter" is abri, refuge, abriter.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "shelter": abri, refuge, abriter.

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