Bosphore (en. Bosphorus)

/bɔs.fɔʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Strait located between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara.

The Bosphorus is a strategic maritime route.

Le Bosphore est une voie maritime stratégique.

Highly trafficked area for ships.

Cargo ships cross the Bosphorus every day.

Les cargos traversent le Bosphore chaque jour.

Historic region with numerous ancient cities.

Istanbul is located near the Bosphorus.

Istanbul est située près du Bosphore.

The word 'bosphore' comes from the Ancient Greek 'Bosphoros', which means 'the crossing of the oxen'.

cross the Bosphorus

To take a trip between Europe and Asia via the Bosphorus.

traverser le Bosphore

view of the Bosphorus

A magnificent view of the strait from a high point.

vue sur le Bosphore

navigation on the Bosphorus

The movement by boat across the Bosphorus.

navigation sur le Bosphore

Sea of Marmara

The sea that borders the Bosphorus to the south.

mer de Marmara

Istanbul

Turkish city located near the Bosphorus.

Istanbul

strait

Narrow body of water connecting two large bodies of water.

détroit

Sitting on the terrace with a view of the Bosphorus

This café is perfect for relaxing, especially when sitting on the terrace by the Bosphorus.

Ce café est parfait pour se relaxer, surtout quand on s'assoit à la terrasse sur le Bosphore.

Being caught in Bosphorus traffic

I'm late because of the Bosphorus traffic this morning.

Je suis en retard à cause du trafic du Bosphore ce matin.