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    Cages (en. Cages)

    /kaʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A confined structure with bars, designed to hold animals.
    The birds are in their cages.
    Les oiseaux sont dans leurs cages.
    A closed space where one can imprison something.
    The light cage is made of glass.
    La cage de la lumière est en verre.
    A unit of measure for recreational spaces, for example at the zoo.
    The cages for big cats are often very large.
    Les cages des félins sont souvent très grandes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cage(m)', meaning a structure to enclose.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    golden cage
    A situation where a person is in material comfort but limited in their freedom.
    cage dorée
    to get out of one's cage
    To free oneself from constraints, often used in the context of personal growth.
    sortir de sa cage

    Related Words

    enclosure
    Small enclosed space for animals.
    enclos
    bar grating
    Bar system to create cages.
    barreaudage

    Slang Meanings

    To be trapped in a difficult situation.
    I feel like I'm in a cage with this job.
    Je me sens comme dans une cage avec ce travail.
    To have limited thoughts or ideas.
    He has too caged a mind to consider other options.
    Il a l'esprit trop cage pour envisager d'autres options.