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    Débarquement (en. Landing)

    /de.baʁ.kə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Arrival on land of a ship or troops.
    The landing of the troops took place at dawn.
    Le débarquement des troupes a eu lieu au petit matin.
    The military operation that involves unloading soldiers and equipment in an enemy area.
    The Normandy landing is a major historical event.
    Le débarquement de Normandie est un événement historique majeur.
    The act of exiting a means of transport, often a boat or an airplane.
    The landing of passengers was delayed due to bad weather.
    Le débarquement des passagers a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'to land', meaning 'to disembark from a boat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    clandestine landing
    Secret arrival of people, often without authorization.
    débarquement clandestin
    military landing
    Arrival of armed forces in a territory.
    débarquement militaire
    passenger landing
    Process by which passengers exit a means of transport.
    débarquement de voyageurs

    Related Words

    to land
    Action of exiting a ship, airplane, or vehicle.
    débarquer
    discharger
    Person who helps unload passengers or goods.
    débarreur
    hurried landing
    Quick and often unplanned arrival.
    débarquement précipitÉ

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected arrival
    His landing at the party surprised everyone.
    Son débarquement à la fête a surpris tout le monde.
    Sudden shock or impact
    This project was a landing in his job.
    Ce projet a été un débarquement dans son emploi.