Refuge (en. Refuge)

ʁəfyʒ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A place where one finds protection from danger or difficulties.

This mountain chalet is a safe refuge during the winter.

Ce chalet en montagne est un refuge sûr pendant l'hiver.

Asylum granted to a persecuted person.

He found refuge in a friendly country.

Il a trouvé refuge dans un pays ami.

Protected area for animal or plant species.

This nature reserve is a refuge for migratory birds.

Cette réserve naturelle est un refuge pour les oiseaux migrateurs.

From the Latin 'refugium', which means 'retreat' or 'return backward'.

refuge for refugees

Place of protection and welcome for displaced persons.

refuge pour les réfugiés

take refuge

To seek a place to protect oneself or hide.

prendre son refuge

find refuge

To discover a safe place to escape danger.

trouver refuge

shelter

A place where one protects oneself from the elements or danger.

abri

asylum

A place where threatened individuals are sheltered.

asile

sanctuary

A sacred or protected place.

sanctuaire

A place where one hides to avoid problems.

When things get tough, I go to my buddy's refuge.

Quand ça chauffe, je vais au refuge de mon pote.

A zone where one feels safe.

This part of the city is my refuge, I feel good there.

Cette partie de la ville est mon refuge, je m'y sens bien.