abri

/a.bʁi/

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noun

safe place to stay temporarily after a disaster

Schools and gyms often serve as public shelters after quakes.

Examples

  • Les familles se sont rassemblées à l'abri communautaire avec des couvertures.

    Families gathered at the community shelter with blankets.

  • Des bénévoles ont apporté nourriture et eau à l'abri.

    Volunteers brought food and water to the shelter.

  • La ville a publié en ligne la liste des sites d'abri ouverts.

    The city published a list of open shelter locations online.

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