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    Frégate (en. Frigate)

    /fʁeɡat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of warship characterized by its speed and maneuverability.
    The frigate sailed swiftly across the ocean.
    La frégate a navigué rapidement à travers l'océan.
    A war vessel armed for patrol or anti-submarine missions.
    The frigate was deployed to protect the coasts.
    La frégate a été déployée pour protéger les côtes.
    A lightweight warship, often used to replace destroyers.
    The navy decided to increase the number of frigates in its fleet.
    La marine a décidé d'augmenter le nombre de frégates dans sa flotte.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'frigata', derived from Dutch 'vriogt', meaning a type of ship.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    War frigate
    A warship equipped for combat.
    frégate de guerre
    Anti-submarine frigate
    Frigate designed to detect and destroy submarines.
    frégate anti-sous-marine
    Reconnaissance frigate
    Ship used for gathering information.
    frégate de reconnaissance

    Related Words

    Bark
    Small rowing or sailing vessel.
    barque
    Destroyer
    Warship designed to escort other vessels.
    destroyer
    Barge
    Flat-bottomed river vessel used for transporting goods.
    péniche

    Slang Meanings

    Fast ship used by pirates.
    They used a frigate to escape quickly.
    Ils ont utilisé une frégate pour s'échapper rapidement.
    Affectionate term for a pleasure craft.
    Look at my beautiful frigate, ready for adventure!
    Regarde ma belle frégate, prête pour l'aventure!