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    Repaire (en. Lair)

    /ʁə.pɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Place where an animal retreats or hides.
    The fox found a den in the woods.
    Le renard a trouvé un repaire dans les bois.
    Term designating a secret place or one sheltered from view.
    They found themselves in a secret den.
    Ils se retrouvèrent dans un repaire secret.
    Collection of places where hidden objects or people can be found.
    This old building has become a den for vandals.
    Ce vieux bâtiment est devenu un repaire pour les vandales.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'repaire', deriving from the verb 'repaire' which means to retreat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    den of bandits
    Place where thieves or criminals gather.
    repaire de bandits
    lovers' den
    A secret place where couples meet.
    repaire des amoureux
    a place of peace
    A quiet and isolated place.
    un repaire de paix

    Related Words

    shelter
    Place where one takes shelter from the elements.
    abri
    refuge
    Secure place to protect oneself.
    refuge
    sanctuary
    Sacred or protected place.
    santuaire

    Slang Meanings

    Meeting place for young people.
    The park is their den to meet up.
    Le parc est leur repaire pour se retrouver.
    A place where one feels comfortable.
    This apartment is her favorite den.
    Cet appartement est son repaire préféré.
    A place where one hides after a wrongdoing.
    After the burglary, they took refuge in their den.
    Après le cambriolage, ils se sont réfugiés dans leur repaire.