No. 7,852 in French
shelter
The French word for "shelter" is "abri," meaning a place offering protection or safety.
In a sentence
Le refuge offrait un abri temporaire aux sans-abri.
The shelter provided temporary accommodation to the homeless.
Here, 'shelter' is used to denote a structure or place providing protection and housing, specifically for those in need.
Nous avons trouvé un abri sous un arbre pendant l'averse.
We found shelter under a tree during the rainstorm.
In this context, 'shelter' refers to a protected spot or cover from weather conditions.
La cabane dans les bois servait de refuge aux explorateurs.
The cabin in the woods served as shelter for the explorers.
Here, 'shelter' represents a building or place utilized as a residence or refuge.
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