nestling

• Nom désignant un jeune oiseau qui n'a pas encore quitté le nid, ou, par extension, un jeune enfant ou une jeune personne.

A noun referring to a young bird that has not yet left the nest, or a young person of either sex.

1. Young birdB1formal

   A bird that is too young to leave the nest and is still being cared for by its parents.

   Oisillon encore au nid

   • The nestling chirped loudly when its mother returned with food.
   • A fallen nestling was carefully placed back into its nest.
   • The ornithologist studied the development of nestlings in the wild.

   Synonymesbaby birdchickfledglinghatchling

2. Young personB2informal

   A child or young individual, often used in a tender or affectionate manner.

   Jeune enfant (terme affectueux)

   • The little nestling clung to her mother's hand in the crowd.
   • He was just a nestling when he first started learning the piano.
   • The camp was full of energetic nestlings enjoying their summer.

   Synonymesbairnchildkidnippertottykeyoungster

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se placer confortablement ou de se blottir dans ou contre quelque chose, souvent dans un endroit chaud ou protégé.

A verb used to indicate the act of settling or lying comfortably within or against something, often in a warm or sheltered position.

1. Settle comfortablyB1formal

   To move or arrange oneself into a warm, cozy, or comfortable position, often by pressing against something soft.

   Se blottir

   • She nestled into the soft cushions of the sofa.
   • The child nestled against her mother's shoulder.
   • He nestled deeper under the warm blanket.

   Synonymesburrowcuddlecurl uphuddlenuzzlesettlesnuggle

2. Lie in a sheltered spotB2formal

   To be situated in a protected or partially hidden location, often surrounded by natural features.

   être niché

   • The cottage nestles in a quiet valley.
   • The village nestles among the rolling hills.
   • A small cabin nestles at the edge of the forest.

   Synonymesliesettlesnuggle

3. Position comfortablyB1formal

   To place or position something in a snug, secure, or comfortable way.

   Blottir confortablement

   • She nestled the baby in her arms.
   • He nestled the vase carefully on the shelf.
   • The cat nestled its head against my hand.

   Synonymesburrowcuddleensconcenuzzlesettlesnuggletuck