Navigateurs (en. Navigators)
/na.vi.ɡtœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
People trained to command a ship.
Experienced navigators know the stars perfectly.
Les navigateurs expérimentés connaissent parfaitement les étoiles.
Software that allows you to browse the web.
I use several browsers on my computer.
J'utilise plusieurs navigateurs sur mon ordinateur.
Etymology
The word 'navigateurs' comes from the Latin verb 'navigare', which means 'to navigate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
web browser
Software used to access the Internet.
navigateur web
land navigator
Person who explores unknown lands or regions.
navigateur terrestre
GPS navigator
Electronic device that allows assisted navigation.
navigateur GPS
marine navigator
Expert in navigation at sea.
navigateur maritime
Related Words
navigation
Action of directing a vehicle on water or in the air.
navigation
ship
Large boat designed for sea transport.
navire
route
Path followed during a journey.
route
cartography
Science that develops geographical maps.
cartographie
Slang Meanings
Surfing online carelessly.
Stop browsing like a navigator, you are going to end up on a dangerous site.
Arrête de naviguer comme un navigateur, tu vas finir par tomber sur un site dangereux.
Using the web without a specific purpose.
He spends hours aimlessly browsing the Internet.
Il passe des heures à naviguer sans but sur Internet.