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nestled

/ˈnesəld/ /ˈnesl̩d/

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verb

Se blottir, se nicher

To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.

Examples :

"The little kitten nestled into the soft blanket, feeling safe and warm. "

Le petit chaton s'est blotti dans la couverture douce, se sentant en sécurité et au chaud.

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verb

Se blottir, se nicher

To press oneself against another affectionately.

Examples :

"The tired child nestled against her mother's shoulder on the bus. "

L'enfant fatigué s'est blotti contre l'épaule de sa mère dans le bus.

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verb

Se blottir, se nicher

To lie half-hidden or in shelter.

Examples :

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

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

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verb

Nicher, s'installer

To build or sit upon a nest.

Examples :

"The mother bird nestled her chicks in the warm straw of their nest. "

La mère oiseau a niché ses petits dans la paille chaude de leur nid.

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verb

Nicher, couver ses petits

Of a bird: to look after its young.

Examples :

"The mother robin nestled her chicks, carefully keeping them warm under her wings. "

Le rouge-gorge a niché ses petits, les gardant soigneusement au chaud sous ses ailes.

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verb

Se blottir, se nicher

To move or place into a comfortable position

Examples :

"The cat nestled against my leg, purring softly. "

Le chat s'est blotti contre ma jambe, ronronnant doucement.

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