Maritime (en. Maritime)

/maʁitim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Relating to the sea and activities connected to it.

Maritime trade is essential for the global economy.

Le commerce maritime est essentiel pour l'économie mondiale.

Related to navigation or life at sea.

Maritime laws govern maritime transport.

Les lois maritimes régissent le transport maritime.

Living or located near the sea.

This maritime city is known for its beaches.

Cette ville maritime est connue pour ses plages.

Comes from the Latin 'maritimus', derived from 'mare' which means sea.

maritime zone

An area of the ocean or sea where specific rules apply.

zone maritime

maritime law

A set of legal rules governing maritime activities.

droit maritime

maritime transport

Movement of goods by sea.

transport maritime

navigator

Person who navigates on seas or rivers.

navigateur

fleet

A collection of ships or boats from the same origin.

flotte

coastal

Relating to the coast or proximity to the sea.

côtier

Relating to seaside activities.

This summer, we're going to the beach, it’s very maritime!

Cet été, on va à la plage, c'est très maritime !

Refers to people who love marine life.

He is really maritime; he spends all his time on a boat.

Il est vraiment maritime, il passe tout son temps sur un bateau.