haven

• Nom désignant un lieu sûr, un abri ou un refuge, souvent utilisé métaphoriquement pour décrire un environnement paisible ou protégé.

A noun referring to a place of safety, refuge, or sanctuary, often used metaphorically to describe a peaceful or secure environment.

1. Safe placeB1formal

   A place of safety or refuge.

   havre

   • The garden was a peaceful haven away from the city noise.
   • The shelter provides a haven for homeless animals.
   • She considered her home a safe haven from the world.

   Synonymesasylumharborrefugeretreatsanctuaryshelter

   Antonymesdangerhazardperilriskthreat

2. Port or harborB2formal

   A harbor or port where ships can take shelter.

   havre (port)

   • The ship sought haven in the nearby bay during the storm.
   • The old port served as a haven for fishing boats.
   • They sailed into the haven just before the hurricane hit.

   Synonymesanchorageharborportroadstead