Maritimes (en. Maritime)

/maʁi.tim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to seas and oceans.
Maritime activities are essential for international trade.
Les activités maritimes sont essentielles pour le commerce international.
Refers to coastal regions.
Maritime zones are often rich in biodiversity.
Les zones maritimes sont souvent riches en biodiversité.
Related to navigation and maritime transport.
Maritime laws govern the transport of goods by sea.
Les lois maritimes régissent le transport de marchandises par mer.

Etymology

From Latin 'maritimus', derived from 'mare', which means 'sea'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

maritime zones
Regions that are adjacent to seas and oceans.
zones maritimes
maritime law
Set of legal rules governing maritime activities.
droit maritime
maritime resources
Natural resources found in seas and oceans.
ressources maritimes

Related Words

sailor
Related to the sea or navigation.
marin
cargo
Goods transported by sea.
cargo
fleet
The entire set of ships of a nation or a company.
flotte

Slang Meanings

In maritime jargon, refers to geographical areas that are perilous.
Beware of the maritime zones, they are dangerous during stormy weather.
Attention aux zones maritimes, elles sont dangereuses par temps de tempête.
Used to refer to a group of people working at sea.
Mariners are known for their camaraderie.
Les maritimes sont connus pour leur camaraderie.