Niches (en. Niches)

/niʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Small cavity or recess in a wall or in the ground.

The wall niches are often decorated with statues.

Les niches des murs sont souvent décorées de statues.

Specific field in which a person or company works or specializes.

This company has managed to carve out a niche in the organic products market.

Cette entreprise a réussi à se faire une niche sur le marché des produits bio.

Space reserved for an animal in a habitat.

Dog niches should be comfortable and insulated.

Les niches des chiens doivent être confortables et isolées.

The word niches comes from the Latin 'nidus,' which means 'nest' or 'recess.'

to find one's niche

Find a specific space or opportunity in a market or field.

se faire une niche

ecological niche

A role or position of a species in an ecosystem.

niche écologique

market niche

A specific segment of the market targeted by a company.

niche de marché

niche

A term indicating a specialization or division in a field.

nichet

to niche

To create a specific space or environment (often used for animals).

nicher

nester

One who seeks and finds niches or spaces in a particular context.

nicheur

To be in one's element

When he is at work, he is in his niche.

Quand il est au travail, il est dans sa niche.

To have one's place

He finally found his niche in the group.

Il a enfin trouvé sa niche dans le groupe.