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    Misaine (en. Foresail)

    /mi.zɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The fore sail is the sail located at the front of the main mast of a sailing vessel.
    The sailor raised the fore sail to catch the wind.
    Le marin a hissé la misaine pour profiter du vent.
    In maritime terminology, the fore sail also refers to the rigging that supports this sail.
    The fore sail of the ship was adorned with colorful flags.
    La misaine du navire était ornée de drapeaux colorés.
    Fore sail can designate certain maneuvers performed at the front of the ship.
    The men were busy preparing the fore sail for the storm.
    Les hommes étaient occupés à préparer la misaine pour la tempête.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'misaine', of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin 'misa', meaning 'midway'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set the fore sail
    To raise or trim the fore sail.
    mettre la misaine
    to lower the fore sail
    To drop or reduce the fore sail.
    baisser la misaine

    Related Words

    sail
    Fabric used for the sails of boats.
    voile
    mast
    Vertical post that supports the sails.
    mât
    to tie
    To attach a sail with a knot.
    nouer

    Slang Meanings

    Term used ironically for a confusing situation.
    That meeting was a real mess!
    Cette réunion était une véritable misaine !
    Used to refer to a person who is unable to make decisions.
    He’s always in a quandary, unable to choose.
    Il est toujours dans la misaine, incapable de choisir.