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    Bâbord (en. Port)

    /ba.bɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The left side of a ship or boat when facing forward.
    The captain ordered to turn to port.
    Le capitaine a ordonné de virer à bâbord.
    On the sea, the left bank of a river or stream.
    We anchored on the port side.
    Nous avons jeté l'ancre du côté bâbord.
    In nautical terms, indicates the direction opposite to starboard.
    Put the sail on port to catch the wind.
    Mettez la voile sur bâbord pour profiter du vent.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'bord', meaning 'side', with the prefix 'ba-' indicating the left.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    port mooring
    The place where a boat moors on the left side.
    bâbord amarre
    head to port
    To navigate while heading left.
    faire route à bâbord
    turn to port
    To change direction to the left.
    virer bâbord

    Related Words

    starboard
    Right side of a ship when looking forward.
    tribord
    ship
    Large boat or vessel.
    navire
    captain
    Officer who commands a ship.
    capitaine

    Slang Meanings

    To have a perspective or opinion that leans to the left.
    He is always port on political issues.
    Il est toujours à bâbord sur les questions politiques.
    To be lost or disoriented, like a drifting boat.
    I feel completely port in this situation.
    Je me sens complètement bâbord dans cette situation.