Havre (en. Haven)

[avʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A safe port where ships find refuge.

The haven of Honfleur is renowned for its beauty.

Le havre de Honfleur est réputé pour sa beauté.

A peaceful and quiet place.

This garden is a true haven of peace.

Ce jardin est un véritable havre de paix.

The word 'haven' comes from the Latin 'portus', meaning port or refuge.

a haven of peace

a calm and quiet place

un havre de paix

to have a haven

to have a place where you feel safe

avoir un havre

shelter

Place that protects from bad weather.

abri

asylum

Refuge for people in danger.

asile

refuge

Place where one seeks shelter.

refuge

A very pleasant place

This place is really a haven; I love spending my weekends there.

Cet endroit est vraiment un havre, j'adore y passer mes weekends.

A place to relax

After a long week of work, my home is my haven.

Après une longue semaine de travail, ma maison est mon havre.