kennel

• Petit abri extérieur ou bâtiment utilisé pour loger un chien ; également établissement où l'on garde ou élève des chiens.

A small outdoor shelter or building used to house a dog.

1. Dog shelterA2formal

   A small building or structure used to house or shelter a dog.

   niche (pour chien)

   • The dog sleeps in a wooden kennel in the backyard.
   • We bought a new insulated kennel for the winter.
   • The puppy was hiding inside its kennel during the storm.

   Synonymesdoghouse

2. Boarding facilityB1formal

   A place where dogs are cared for while their owners are away.

   pension pour chiens

   • We left our dog at a kennel while we went on vacation.
   • The kennel provides food, walks, and playtime for the dogs.
   • She works at a local kennel that takes care of pets.

• Placer ou garder un animal, en particulier un chien, dans une niche ou un chenil.

A verb meaning to put or keep an animal, especially a dog, in a kennel or shelter.

1. House in a kennelB1formal

   To put or keep a dog in a kennel, especially temporarily.

   Mettre en chenil

   • We kenneled our dog while we went on vacation.
   • She kennels her dogs when she travels for work.
   • The owner decided to kennel the puppies for the night.

   Synonymesboardhouselodgeshelter