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    Abrité (en. Sheltered)

    /abʁite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that offers protection or refuge.
    The building sheltered behind the trees is an old castle.
    Le bâtiment abrité derrière les arbres est un ancien château.
    Describes a space that is protected from the elements.
    We found a sheltered spot to have a picnic.
    Nous avons trouvé un coin abrité pour pique-niquer.
    That is under the protection or covering of something.
    This animal sheltered in the cave is safe.
    Cet animal abrité dans la grotte est en sécurité.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'abriter', coming from the Old French 'abriter' which means 'to provide shelter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    out of sight
    Protected from observers.
    à l'abri des regards

    Related Words

    shelter
    Place that offers protection or refuge.
    abri
    to shelter
    To provide shelter; to host.
    abriter
    sheltering
    Action of putting away for safety.
    abritement

    Slang Meanings

    To be sheltered under a roof.
    He is sheltered, no worries about the rain.
    Il est abrité, pas de souci avec la pluie.
    To feel safe.
    With her, I am sheltered from problems.
    Avec elle, je suis abrité des problèmes.