refuge

• Nom désignant un lieu ou un état de sécurité, d'abri ou de protection contre un danger, un malheur ou une persécution.

A noun referring to a place or state of safety, shelter, or protection from danger, trouble, or pursuit.

1. Shelter or protectionB1formal

   A place or state of safety from danger, trouble, or pursuit.

   Refuge (protection)

   • The family sought refuge in a nearby church during the storm.
   • The cave provided refuge from the harsh weather.
   • Many people fled across the border seeking refuge from the war.

   Synonymesasylumharborhavenprotectionretreatsafetysanctuaryshelter

   Antonymesdangerexposurehazardjeopardyperilvulnerability

2. Safe havenB2formal

   A place where someone can go to feel safe or escape from everyday stress.

   Refuge, havre

   • The library was his refuge from the noisy city streets.
   • She found refuge in her garden after a long day at work.
   • The small island served as a refuge for endangered birds.

   Synonymesasylumharborhavenretreatsanctuaryshelter

   Antonymesdangerexposurehazardjeopardyperil