nid
/ni/masculine
The English word 'nest' is translated into French as nid.
The term refers to a structure built by a bird. It can also be used metaphorically in the phrase nid d'amour to describe a 'love nest' or a cozy place for lovers.
Meaning: bird-built structure (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural of nid, simply add an s to create nids.
How do you pronounce it?
/ni/
Did you know?
- In French, the word nid can be used in the expression nid-de-poule to describe a 'pothole' on a road, which literally means 'hen's nest'.
- When a French speaker mentions a nid de cigognes, they are often referring to the Alsace region, where the stork is a cultural symbol and their nests on rooftops are protected landmarks.
- In French, the expression nid d'abeilles describes a 'honeycomb' structure, and it is frequently used in engineering and design to refer to lightweight, reinforced materials.
Examples in context
- Remets-le dans le nid.Put it back in the nest.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use nid with an object.Tatoeba #8506423 by Aiji, translation #41794 by AlanF_US
- Les corbeaux font leur nid.The crows make their nest.This sentence shows how to use nid when describing what crows do.Tatoeba #1525192 by martin9, translation #6736351 by Eccles17
- Le nid est tombé par terre.The nest fell on the ground.This sentence demonstrates the use of nid when describing its movement or position.Tatoeba #8823576 by Aiji, translation #5991353 by mailohilohi
- Dans ses recherches, le scientifique a observé comment l'oiseau construisait son nid.In his research, the scientist observed how the bird built its nest.
- À l'approche de l'hiver, l'animal recherchait refuge dans son nid.As winter approached, the animal sought shelter in its nest.
- J'ai hâte de retrouver mon nid douillet après une longue journée de travail.I can't wait to return to my cozy nest after a long day at work.
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Example conversation
Two people are looking at a tree in a garden.
- GabrielRegarde, il y a un nid dans l'arbre.Look, there is a nest in the tree.
- EmmaOh, il est très petit ce nid.Oh, this nest is very small.
- GabrielOui, les oiseaux ont bien travaillé.Yes, the birds worked hard.
- EmmaIl est magnifique, Gabriel.It is beautiful, Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nest” translations and entries nid, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
