Caserte (en. Casert)

/ka.zɛʁt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A defined space, typically for rest or storage.
She set up a caserte in the garden.
Elle a aménagé une caserte dans le jardin.
A small shelter or cabin.
The children built a wooden caserte behind the house.
Les enfants ont construit une caserte en bois derrière la maison.
A place where one can rest or withdraw.
After a long day, he takes refuge in his caserte.
Après une longue journée, il se réfugie dans sa caserte.

Etymology

From Latin 'caserta', meaning 'small shelter' or 'cabin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to feel at home in one's caserte
To be in a comfortable and familiar place.
se sentir à l'aise dans sa caserte
to set up one's caserte
To organize or decorate a personal space.
aménager sa caserte
to take a break in one's caserte
To take a moment of rest in a quiet place.
faire une pause dans sa caserte

Related Words

cabin
Simple building, often made of wood, used as a shelter.
cabane
refuge
Safe place where one can hide or rest.
refuge
space
Defined area where an activity takes place.
espace

Slang Meanings

A favorite place to relax.
After work, I love going to my caserte.
Après le travail, j'adore aller à ma caserte.
A secret or private space.
It's my little secret spot, my caserte.
C'est mon petit coin secret, ma caserte.