Cavernes (en. Caves)

/ka.vɛʁn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Underground spaces often associated with a network of tunnels.

Adventurers explored the caverns in search of hidden treasures.

Les aventuriers ont exploré les cavernes à la recherche de trésors cachés.

Natural habitats for certain animal species.

Bats take refuge in caves to pass the winter.

Les chauves-souris se réfugient dans des cavernes pour passer l'hiver.

Sites of prehistoric living for early humans.

Rock paintings have been discovered in these ancient caverns.

Des peintures rupestres ont été découvertes dans ces anciennes cavernes.

From the Latin 'caverna', meaning 'cavity' or 'cave'.

Ali Baba's cave

A place filled with treasures or riches.

caverne d'Ali Baba

Plato's cave

A philosophical metaphor about the perception of reality.

caverne de Platon

cave

A hidden space in the earth, often damp, similar to a cavern.

grotte

tunnel

An underground passage, often excavated by humans.

tunnel

shelter

A place providing protection against the elements or dangers.

abri

A dark and smoky place.

This room looks like a cave because of the cigarette smoke.

Cette salle ressemble à une caverne à cause de la fumée des cigarettes.

A disorganized and messy location.

His room is a cave; there are clothes everywhere.

Sa chambre est une caverne; on y trouve des vêtements partout.