harbor

US /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/
UK /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/
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1.

port

a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough seas by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures

:
The ships returned to harbor after the storm.
Les navires sont retournés au port après la tempête.
The small fishing boats were anchored safely in the harbor.
Les petits bateaux de pêche étaient ancrés en toute sécurité dans le port.
2.

refuge, abri

a place of refuge or safety

:
The old house served as a harbor for stray animals.
La vieille maison servait de refuge pour les animaux errants.
She found a safe harbor in her family during difficult times.
Elle a trouvé un refuge sûr auprès de sa famille pendant les moments difficiles.
1.

nourrir, entretenir

to keep (a feeling or thought, especially a bad one) in one's mind for a long time

:
She continued to harbor resentment towards her former boss.
Elle continuait à nourrir du ressentiment envers son ancien patron.
He might still harbor some hope of reconciliation.
Il pourrait encore nourrir un certain espoir de réconciliation.
2.

abriter, héberger

to provide a place of shelter or refuge for

:
The old barn could harbor a few horses during the winter.
La vieille grange pouvait abriter quelques chevaux pendant l'hiver.
The dense forest can harbor various wildlife.
La forêt dense peut abriter diverses espèces sauvages.