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noun

le recoin

corner

Definition & meaning

  • A small, hidden, or secluded place: It refers to a remote or obscure corner of a room, a garden, or any space that is not easily visible or accessible. It often implies a spot tucked away from the main area.
  • A figurative sense: It can metaphorically refer to the hidden parts of something, such as the "deep recesses" of one's mind or soul (les recoins de l'âme).

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a masculine noun (un recoin).
  • Origin: The word is derived from the prefix "re-" (implying a repetition or a secondary placement) and "coin" (corner). It literally describes a "corner within a corner" or a corner that is set back from the main structure.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonyms:
    • Recès (a niche or recess)
    • Niche (a small hollow space)
    • Coin (a standard corner)
    • Retraite (a secluded spot)
  • Antonyms:
    • Façade (the front or public-facing side)
    • Espace découvert [?](vocabuo://word/espace decouvert) (an open space)
    • Milieu (the center or middle of a room)

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Examples

Mon chat dort dans un recoin.noun

My cat is sleeping in a corner.

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