French Conversation · Level 8
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French word
abri
Pronunciation
IPA/abʁi/
Meaning
- masculine nounshelter
Example
On a trouvé un abri près de la gare.
They found a shelter near the station.
More examples
Ils ont installé un abri de fortune pour la nuit.
They set up a makeshift shelter for the night.
Core concept
A light shelter where a person or a few people can get out of bad weather or danger.
Common phrases
abri de fortune
makeshift shelter
à l'abri de la pluie
sheltered from the rain
abri pour animaux
animal shelter
Similar words
abribus: A roofed structure where passengers wait at a bus stop.
tente: A portable fabric enclosure used for sleeping and staying overnight.
cabane: A small, basic hut built from wood or boards.
refuge: A temporary place of safety used during a dangerous situation.
Definition in French
Lieu ou construction légère destiné à protéger une personne ou un petit groupe des intempéries (pluie, vent) ou d'un danger immédiat.
Word origin
The noun abri developed from Old French abrier, 'to shelter', and retained the idea of placing someone under protection.
Usage tips
- The fixed expression à l'abri de means 'sheltered from' or 'safe from', as in à l'abri du vent.