niche

Definitions of niche
  1. noun
    outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
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    type of:
    bâtiment extérieur, dépendances
    a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building
    abri
    protective covering that provides protection from the weather
  2. noun
    a small recess opening off a larger room
    synonyms: anse
  3. noun
    an enclosure that is set back or indented
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    types:
    anse
    a small recess opening off a larger room
    cheminée, foyer, âtre
    an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
    feu, feu de cheminée, feu de l'âtre
    a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
    type of:
    enceinte, enclos
    a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
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