English–French
“nest” in French
How to say “nest” in French
“Nest” in French is nid.
A constructed refuge that holds an animal's eggs and young above or within a natural setting.
Example sentences with nid
Les enfants ont trouvé un nid d'oiseau sous la gouttière.
The children found a bird's nest under the gutter.
Tips for using nid
- French uses nid in expressions such as nid douillet for a cozy home and nid-de-poule for a pothole.
Other French words for “nest”
Les oiseaux nichent dans le vieux chêne.
The birds nest in the old oak.
Pour gagner de la place, j'imbrique les bols dans le placard.
To save space, I nest the bowls in the cupboard.