creche

• Nom désignant un lieu où l'on s'occupe de nourrissons ou de jeunes enfants, comme une crèche ou une garderie, ou une représentation de la scène de la Nativité.

A noun referring to a place where infants or young children are cared for, such as a nursery or daycare center, or a representation of the Nativity scene.

1. Foundling hospitalC1formalbritish

   A hospital or institution where abandoned infants or children of unknown parents are cared for.

   Hospice pour enfants abandonnés

   • The old creche in the city center was established in the 18th century.
   • Foundlings were often left at the creche anonymously.
   • The creche provided shelter and medical care for the infants.

   Synonymesfoundling hospitalorphanage

2. Nativity sceneB2formal

   A representation of the birth of Jesus Christ in the stable at Bethlehem, often displayed at Christmas.

   Crèche de Noël

   • The church set up a beautiful creche in the town square.
   • Children gathered around the creche to see the figurines.
   • The creche included figures of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus.

   Synonymescribnativity