Antre (en. Cave)

[ɑ̃tʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: A cavern or cave, often considered the refuge of wild animals.

Example Sentence: The lion often hides in its den.

Le lion se cache souvent dans son antre.

Definition: A place that evokes solitude or isolation.

Example Sentence: He would lock himself in his den to work.

Il s'enfermait dans son antre pour travailler.

Definition: A secret or hidden place.

Example Sentence: The thieves' den was well hidden in the forest.

L'antre des voleurs était bien dissimulé dans la forêt.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'antra', which means cave.

Common Phrase: den of iniquity

Meaning: A place where one gets lost or gives in to vices.

antre de la perdition

Common Phrase: in his den

Meaning: Refers to someone who retreats to an isolated place.

dans son antre

Related Word: cavern

Description: A large underground cavity.

caverne

Related Word: cave

Description: A natural opening in the ground, often with rock formations.

grotte

Slang Meaning: A place where one trains or rests, often with a humorous connotation.

Slang Example: After a long day, I go to my den to relax.

Après une longue journée, je vais à mon antre pour me détendre.

Slang Meaning: A secret or exclusive place, often associated with a certain elite.

Slang Example: It was a true den of artists, filled with creativity.

C'était un vrai antre des artistes, rempli de créativité.