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    Ancres (en. Anchors)

    /ɑ̃.kʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Heavy object used to immobilize a boat in water.
    The boat was secured by two anchors.
    Le bateau était fixé par deux ancres.
    Retention device for heavy or moving objects.
    Workers placed anchors to stabilize the structure.
    Les ouvriers ont mis des ancres pour stabiliser la structure.
    Graphic element that serves as a reference in a document.
    Text anchors facilitate navigation within the document.
    Les ancres de texte facilitent la navigation dans le document.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ancora', meaning 'anchor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to drop anchor
    To stop a boat in a location.
    jeter l'ancre
    safety anchor
    Safety mechanism to hold an object in place.
    ancre de sécurité

    Related Words

    anchoring
    Action of fixing or stabilizing.
    ancrage
    floating anchor
    Anchor that can drift with currents.
    ancre flottante

    Slang Meanings

    To take an extended break
    We're going to drop anchor here before continuing our journey.
    On va jeter l'ancre ici avant de continuer notre route.
    To have strong ties to a place
    This city is my anchor, I can't part with it.
    Cette ville est mon ancre, je ne peux pas m'en séparer.