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    Suez (en. Sweat)

    sɥɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Just a crucial canal for global navigation.
    The Suez Canal is an essential maritime passage.
    Le canal de Suez est un passage maritime essentiel.
    It can also refer to the region around the canal.
    The city of Suez is located at the entrance of the canal.
    La ville de Suez est située à l'entrée du canal.

    Etymology

    The word 'Suez' comes from the Arabic 'Sūʾ', which means 'the sea' or 'the port'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Suez Crisis
    Event of 1956 where the control of the Suez Canal led to international tensions.
    Crisis de Suez
    Suez Route
    Maritime route taken by passing ships to save time.
    Route du Suez
    Suezmax
    Large capacity ship based on the maximum dimensions that can pass through the canal.
    Suezmax

    Related Words

    canal
    An artificial waterway for navigation.
    canal
    navigation
    The process of planning and conducting a voyage at sea.
    navigation
    commerce
    Exchange of goods and services, often facilitated by the canal.
    commerce

    Slang Meanings

    To be at an impasse because of a complex situation.
    I'm in a Suez with all these problems to solve.
    Je suis dans un Suez avec tous ces problèmes à résoudre.
    To refer to a place of congestion or traffic jam.
    It's a Suez at rush hour, impossible to get through.
    C'est le Suez à l'heure de pointe, impossible de passer.