Nids (en. Nests)

/nid/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Structures built by certain animals to shelter their eggs or young.

Birds' nests are often found in trees.

Les nids d'oiseaux sont souvent situés dans des arbres.

A collection of small shelters or places of refuge.

He found mouse nests in the attic.

Il a trouvé des nids de souris dans le grenier.

A place of safety or protection.

She felt safe in her cozy nest.

Elle se sentait en sécurité dans son nid douillet.

The word 'nest' comes from the Latin 'nidus', which means a shelter or a home.

to settle down

Building a home, establishing a stable life.

faire son nid

love nest

A romantic place where a couple can meet.

nid d'amour

to earn a living in one's own space

Succeeding in making a living while being in one's environment.

gagner son pain au nid

nesting

The process by which certain animals build nests.

nidification

nester

An animal that builds nests.

nidificateur

to nest

To place in a nest or to find a safe spot.

nicher

A familiar or personal place, like an apartment.

This apartment is her little nest.

Cet appart est son petit nid.

In urban slang, a gathering place.

This is really a hangout spot here.

C’est un vrai nid de potes ici.