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    Nef (en. Nave)

    /nɛf/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of sailing ship or vessel used in the Middle Ages.
    The ships transported goods between ports.
    Les nefs transportaient des marchandises entre les ports.
    In architecture, the nave refers to the main part of a church.
    The nave of the cathedral is adorned with magnificent stained glass.
    La nef de la cathédrale est ornée de vitraux magnifiques.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'navis', meaning ship.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make the ship
    To undertake a journey by boat.
    faire la nef
    ship of the world
    To symbolize the totality of beings and things.
    nef du monde

    Related Words

    ship
    Floating vehicle used to transport passengers or goods.
    navire
    boat
    Vehicle designed for navigating on water.
    bateau
    vessel
    Type of ship, often large in size.
    vaisseau

    Slang Meanings

    To describe something large or imposing.
    This festival is a real ship!
    Ce festival, c'est une vraie nef !
    To catch or secure something.
    I managed to secure that opportunity.
    J'ai réussi à nef cette opportunité.