nid

le nid
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. nest
Perrine a trouvé un nid de rouge-gorge dans l’arbre.Perrine found a robin's nest in the tree.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(safe home)
a. nest
Nos enfants sont adultes et ont tous quitté le nid.Our children are grown up and have all left the nest.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(shady gathering place)
a. nest
Ce restaurant était un nid d’espions pendant l’occupation nazie.This restaurant was a spies' nest during the Nazi occupation.
b. den
La police a fait une descente dans un nid de voleurs près des voies ferrées.The police raided a den of thieves down by the train tracks.
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