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    Réfugier (en. Refuge)

    /ʁe.fy.ʒje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To withdraw to a safe place to escape danger.
    The residents took refuge in the basements during the storm.
    Les habitants se sont réfugiés dans les caves pendant la tempête.
    To welcome someone to offer them shelter.
    He decided to shelter the homeless in his garage.
    Il a décidé de réfugier les sans-abri dans son garage.
    To find a secure place after fleeing danger.
    She managed to take refuge within the embassy.
    Elle a réussi à se réfugier au sein de l'ambassade.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'refugiare', meaning 'to flee again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take refuge in silence
    Choosing not to speak in order to avoid conflict.
    se réfugier dans le silence
    political refugee
    A person who has fled their country due to political persecution.
    réfugié politique

    Related Words

    refugee
    A person who has left their country to seek asylum.
    réfugié
    refuge
    A place offering protection or shelter.
    réfuge
    refugium
    A remote or sparsely populated place that offers security.
    réfugium

    Slang Meanings

    To catch someone's eye
    He managed to catch the eye of a friend living in a big city.
    Il a réussi à taper dans l'œil d'un ami vivant dans une grande ville.
    To hide out
    He prefers to hide out at a friend's place after his troubles.
    Il préfère se planquer chez un ami après ses problèmes.