Nid (en. Nest)

nid

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Shelter built by some animals, such as birds.
The blackbird built its nest in the tree.
Le merle a construit son nid dans l'arbre.
Space reserved or formed to accommodate something.
The children made a nest of cushions to play.
Les enfants ont fait un nid de coussins pour jouer.
Figurative: place of refuge or comfort.
She considers her house as her cozy nest.
Elle considère sa maison comme son nid douillet.

Etymology

From the Latin 'nidus', which means the same.

Common Phrases and Expressions

love nest
A romantic or intimate place.
nid d'amour
cozy nest
A comfortable and welcoming space.
nid douillet
to build one's nest
To settle down, to establish a home.
faire son nid

Related Words

birds
Animals that often build nests.
oiseaux
shelter
Another term to designate a protective space.
abri
home
A place where one lives, often considered a warm space.
foyer

Slang Meanings

A place where one feels good and safe.
After a long day, I go to my nest to rest.
Après une longue journée, je me rends dans mon nid pour me reposer.
A gathering place for a group of friends.
We'll meet at the nest tonight to watch a movie.
On se retrouve dans le nid ce soir pour regarder un film.