abri
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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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