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    Grotte (en. Cave)

    /ɡʁɔt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Underground cavity, often adorned with stalactites and stalagmites.
    We explored a beautiful cave during our hike.
    Nous avons exploré une grotte magnifique lors de notre randonnée.
    Natural refuge for animals.
    The wolf hid in a cave safe from predators.
    Le loup s'est caché dans une grotte à l'abri des prédateurs.
    A set of caves or tunnels.
    The Lascaux cave is famous for its prehistoric paintings.
    La grotte de Lascaux est célèbre pour ses peintures préhistoriques.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cavitatem' which means hollow or cavity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    iceberg cave
    The submerged part of an iceberg, invisible but potentially dangerous.
    grotte d'iceberg
    like a cave
    Refers to a place that is very dark, deserted, and isolated.
    comme une grotte
    cave-dwelling animal
    Refers to species that primarily inhabit caves.
    animal des cavernes

    Related Words

    cavern
    A large cave, often used to denote a mysterious place.
    caverne
    stalactite
    A mineral formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave.
    stalactite
    stalagmite
    A mineral formation that rises from the floor of a cave.
    stalagmite

    Slang Meanings

    A place where one hides or meets
    He took refuge in his cave to avoid work.
    Il s'est réfugié dans sa grotte pour éviter le travail.
    A desolate or poorly maintained place
    This place looks like a cave, it needs to be cleaned up.
    Cet endroit ressemble à une grotte, il faudrait le nettoyer.