Radoub (en. Refit)

[ʁa.dub]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Action of repairing a ship.

The dry dock is essential for extending the life of the boat.

Le radoub est essentiel pour prolonger la durée de vie du bateau.

The work done on a ship during a dry dock.

The dry docks of this shipyard are renowned for their quality.

Les radoubs de ce chantier naval sont réputés pour leur qualité.

The period during which a ship is docked for repairs.

The cruise ship will go into dry dock for three months.

Le paquebot va entrer en radoub pendant trois mois.

From the verb 'radouber' which means 'to repair' or 'to maintain'.

to go into dry dock

To start repair work on a boat.

entrer en radoub

to complete a dry dock

To finish the repair work on a ship.

terminer un radoub

radoubage

Action of repairing.

radoubage

dock

Part of a shipyard where ships are repaired.

cale

ship

Vessel in French, a boat.

navire

To do a big clean-up or a refurbishment.

I really need to clean up my room before the visit.

Je dois vraiment radouber ma chambre avant la visite.

To repair something that is old or damaged.

He refurbished his old bike for the season.

Il a radoubé son vieux vélo pour la saison.