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    Marins (en. Sailors)

    [maʁɛ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who works on a boat, usually at sea.
    The mariners get up early to prepare the boat.
    Les marins se lèvent tôt pour préparer le bateau.
    A soldier in the navy.
    Mariners undergo rigorous training.
    Les marins ont une formation rigoureuse.
    The group of mariners on a ship.
    The crew is composed of experienced mariners.
    L'équipage est composé de marins expérimentés.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'marinus', which means 'related to the sea'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    freshwater mariners
    People who have never sailed at sea.
    marins d'eau douce
    the art of navigation
    Skills related to operating a ship.
    l'art de la navigation
    the life of a sailor
    A particular lifestyle of people at sea.
    la vie de marin

    Related Words

    marine
    Related to the sea or navigation.
    marine
    ship
    Large vessel intended for navigation.
    navire
    to navigate
    To move on water with a boat.
    naviguer

    Slang Meanings

    A sailor who has sailed on many types of ships.
    He is a sailor who has seen the world.
    C'est un marin qui a vu le monde.
    An affectionate term for a sailor.
    Look at that little sailor ready to embark on a mission.
    Regarde ce petit marin prêt à partir en mission.