ensconce

• Verbe signifiant s'installer ou se placer confortablement et solidement dans un lieu ou une position, souvent en se blottissant ou en se mettant à l'abri.

A verb meaning to settle or establish oneself comfortably and securely in a place or position.

1. Settle comfortablyC1formal

   To settle or establish oneself in a comfortable, safe, or secure place.

   S'installer confortablement

   • She ensconced herself in the armchair with a good book.
   • He ensconced himself in the corner of the library to study.
   • The cat ensconced itself on the warm windowsill.

   Synonymesestablishinstalllodgenestleparkperchplantpositionseatsettlesnuggle

   Antonymesdislodgedisplaceevictexpeloust

2. Establish firmlyC1formal

   To place or hide something securely in a particular position.

   Établir fermement

   • The treasure was ensconced deep within the cave.
   • The company ensconced its headquarters in a quiet suburb.
   • He ensconced the documents in a locked safe.

   Synonymeshideinstalllodgenestleplantpositionsettlesheltershield

   Antonymesdislodgedisplaceevictextractoustremoveuproot