creche

[ctivnan]

Creche /'kri: http://www.antimoon.com/images/sh.gif/ (noun)

- a model or tableau representing the scene of Jesus Christ's birth, displayed in homes or public places at Christmas.

e.g. Many churches and houses in the Philippines have creches during the Christmas season.

[racz_jay25]

Creche also means a place where small children can be looked after while their parents are working or doing something else.


I encountered this word when my friend told me that she leaves her son in creche everytime she goes to work.

[cmo]

Creche also means a place where small children can be looked after while their parents are working or doing something else.


I encountered this word when my friend told me that she leaves her son in creche everytime she goes to work.

Yes, in Portugues, Kindergarten is called "creche", same spelling!!! :music-smiley-7524: