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    L’ancre (en. The anchor)

    /lɑ̃kʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A heavy object used to immobilize a ship.
    The sailor dropped anchor to stabilize the boat.
    Le marin a jeté l'ancre pour stabiliser le bateau.
    A symbolic element of stability or security.
    He finds in his family his anchor in life.
    Il trouve dans sa famille son ancre dans la vie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ancora', which also means 'anchor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be someone's anchor
    To be a source of support or security for someone.
    être l'ancre de quelqu'un
    To drop anchor
    To stop the ship and stabilize it.
    jeter l'ancre
    Safety anchor
    A means of protecting oneself in case of trouble.
    ancre de secours

    Related Words

    Ship
    A boat or vessel.
    navire
    Sailor
    A person who navigates a boat.
    marin
    Berth
    A location where a boat is moored.
    ber

    Slang Meanings

    To be like an anchor
    He is like an anchor for his friends, always there to support them.
    Il est comme une ancre pour ses amis, toujours là pour les soutenir.
    Night anchor
    When I'm tired, I look for my night anchor, a place where I feel safe.
    Quand je suis fatigué, je cherche mon ancre de nuit, un endroit où je me sens en sécurité.