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nicher

to nest

verb nee-SHEH Rare
Animals & Nature Birds

Also means

to live (be tucked away)

Usage Note

Nicher literally means for a bird to build or occupy a nest, but it is often used figuratively for a person or thing tucked snugly into a hidden or cosy spot (le village niche dans la vallée). The reflexive se nicher emphasises the snuggling or sheltering quality. The derived noun nichée (f) refers to a brood of chicks or, affectionately, a group of children.

Examples

"Les hirondelles nichent sous le toit."

Natural Translation

The swallows nest under the roof.

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