Marine (en. Navy)

/ma.ʁin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Second largest branch of the armed forces close to the sea.

He served in the marines for five years.

Il a servi dans les marines pendant cinq ans.

A species of animal or plant living in saltwater.

Marine gardens are full of life.

Les jardins marins sont pleins de vie.

Related to navigation or the sea.

Marine articles are present in most ports.

Les articles marins sont présents dans la plupart des ports.

From the Latin 'marinus', meaning 'of the sea'.

naval force

Specialized armed force in naval operations.

force marine

marine ecology

Study of marine ecosystems.

écologie marine

of the sea

One that comes from the sea or is related to the sea.

de la mer

sailor

Related to sailors or navigation.

marin

marine

Related to everything concerning the sea.

marine

maritime

Concerned with activities on or near the sea.

maritime

Term used to refer to a person who strongly loves the sea.

This guy is a true marine; he spends all his time on a boat.

Ce type est un vrai marine, il passe tout son temps sur un bateau.

Expression to refer to a brave person.

This is not a job for marines; it's serious work.

Ce n'est pas un travail pour les marines, c'est du sérieux.