Abri

Pronunciation: /ˈɑbri/

Definitions of abri

noun a shelter or covered place used for protection or refuge

Example Sentences

A1 Je cherche un abri pour la nuit.

A2 Il pleut, nous devrions trouver un abri.

B1 L'abri de jardin est idéal pour ranger les outils.

B2 Le camping dispose de plusieurs abris en cas de pluie.

C1 L'abri anti-atomique a été construit pour protéger la population en cas d'attaque.

C2 Le refuge de montagne offre un abri sûr aux alpinistes pris dans une tempête.

Examples of abri in a Sentence

formal The mountaineers took shelter in the abri during the snowstorm.

informal Let's find an abri to hide from the rain.

slang I heard there's a cool abri by the beach where we can chill.

figurative His book served as an abri for his emotions during the difficult time.

Grammatical Forms of abri

• past tense: abri
• plural: abris
• comparative: more abri
• superlative: most abri
• present tense: abri
• future tense: will abri
• perfect tense: have abri
• continuous tense: is abriing
• singular: abri
• positive degree: abri
• infinitive: to abri
• gerund: abriing
• participle: abried

Origin and Evolution of abri

First Known Use: 1872 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'abri' originates from French, derived from the Latin word 'apri', meaning 'shelter' or 'refuge'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a shelter or refuge, the word 'abri' has evolved to also denote a rock shelter or overhang used by prehistoric peoples for protection.