shelter
shel
ˈʃɛl
shel
ter
tɜr
tēr
British pronunciation
/ʃˈɛltɐ/

Définition et signification de « shelter » en anglais

to shelter
01

abriter, protéger

to provide a safe and protective place for someone or something
Transitive: to shelter sb
to shelter definition and meaning
example
Exemples
A sturdy roof can shelter you from the rain.
Un toit solide peut vous abriter de la pluie.
02

abriter, protéger

to legally shield or protect income from taxes through specific financial strategies or exemptions
Transitive: to shelter income
example
Exemples
He sheltered his savings in an offshore account to reduce his taxable income.
Il a abrité ses économies dans un compte offshore pour réduire son revenu imposable.
03

se réfugier, s'abriter

to seek protection or safety from harm or danger
Intransitive
example
Exemples
Refugees were forced to shelter in temporary camps to avoid the ongoing conflict.
Les réfugiés ont été forcés de s'abriter dans des camps temporaires pour éviter le conflit en cours.
Shelter
01

refuge

a place in which very poor people are provided with food and housing
shelter definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He found refuge in a shelter during the harsh winter.
Il a trouvé refuge dans un abri pendant l'hiver rigoureux.
02

abri, refuge

a structure offering protection and privacy from danger
example
Exemples
The cave served as a natural shelter.
03

a protective covering or structure that shields from the weather

04

a legal or financial arrangement that reduces the taxes a business must pay on current earnings

05

the state of being safe

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