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nestle

/ˈnɛsəl/

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verb

Se blottir, se nicher

To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.

Examples :

"The baby bird nestled into the soft lining of the nest. "

Le bébé oiseau s'est blotti dans la douce doublure du nid.

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verb

Se blottir, se nicher

To press oneself against another affectionately.

Examples :

"The tired child began to cry, so his mother held him close, and he started to nestle his face against her shoulder. "

L'enfant fatigué a commencé à pleurer, alors sa mère l'a serré contre elle, et il a commencé à blottir son visage contre son épaule.

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verb

Se blottir

To lie half-hidden or in shelter.

Examples :

"The old shop nestled between the newer apartment buildings."

La vieille boutique se blottissait entre les immeubles d'appartements plus récents.

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verb

Nidifier, se nicher

To build or sit upon a nest.

Examples :

"The mother bird nestled in the warm, leafy branches of the tree, protecting her eggs. "

La mère oiseau s'est nichée dans les branches chaudes et feuillues de l'arbre, protégeant ses œufs.

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verb

Nourrir ses petits

Of a bird: to look after its young.

Examples :

"The mother bird carefully nestles her chicks, keeping them warm under her wings. "

La mère oiseau nourrit soigneusement ses petits, les gardant au chaud sous ses ailes.

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verb

Se blottir, se nicher

To move or place into a comfortable position

Examples :

"The puppy loves to nestle against his owner for warmth and comfort. "

Le chiot adore se blottir contre son maître pour la chaleur et le confort.

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