What does abriter in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word abriter in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use abriter in French.

The word abriter in French means shelter, be home to, house, shelter, shelter from. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word abriter

shelter

verbe transitif (mettre à l'abri)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cet auvent nous abrite quand il pleut.
This awning shelters us when it rains.

be home to

verbe transitif (être où se trouve [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cette région abrite de nombreux vestiges romains. Le château des ducs de Bretagne abrite un musée historique.
The Chateau of the Dukes of Brittany contains a history museum.

house

verbe transitif (loger, recevoir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cette maison abrite 6 personnes.

shelter

verbe pronominal (se mettre à l'abri)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Les randonneurs se sont abrités dans une grotte durant l'orage.
The hikers sheltered in a cave during the storm.

shelter from

(se protéger de)

Nous nous sommes abrités de la pluie dans une grange.
We sheltered from the rain in a barn.

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