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    Cave (en. Cellar)

    /kav/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A natural cavity in the ground or in rock.
    They discovered a cave filled with stalactites.
    Ils ont découvert une cave remplie de stalactites.
    An underground place used to store goods, especially wine.
    The wine cellar is well stocked.
    La cave à vin est bien fournie.
    A shelter for animals, often used by wild animals.
    The fox hid in its den.
    Le renard s'est caché dans sa cave.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cappa', meaning 'hood', referring to a form of covering or shelter.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wine cellar
    A room or place where wine is stored.
    cave à vin
    to go down to the cellar
    To withdraw or isolate oneself, often to think.
    entrer dans la cave
    to make a secret place
    To prepare a secret place for something.
    faire une cave

    Related Words

    cave
    A natural opening in the earth or rock, often larger than a cave.
    grotte
    shelter
    A place that offers protection against danger or bad weather.
    abri
    underground
    Relating to what is below the earth's surface.
    souterrain

    Slang Meanings

    A place to hide.
    He had to hide, he is in his cave.
    Il a du se planquer, il est dans sa cave.
    A difficult situation.
    He is in a real cave with his money problems.
    Il est dans une vraie cave avec ses problèmes d'argent.