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    Tribord (en. Starboard)

    /tʁi.bɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The right side of a ship.
    We need to tack to starboard to avoid the obstacle.
    Il faut virer de bord à tribord pour éviter l'obstacle.
    Term used in maritime navigation.
    Sailors must learn to distinguish between starboard and port.
    Les marins doivent apprendre à distinguer tribord et bâbord.

    Etymology

    The word comes from Old French 'tribord', derived from 'tri-' and 'bord', meaning 'three' and 'side'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take to starboard
    Take the direction towards the right side of the ship.
    prendre à tribord
    set course to starboard
    Change direction to the right.
    mettre le cap à tribord
    navigate to starboard
    Move using the right side of the ship.
    naviguer à tribord

    Related Words

    port
    Left side of a ship when facing the bow.
    bâbord
    bow
    The front part of a ship.
    avant
    stern
    The rear part of a ship.
    arrière

    Slang Meanings

    To have a good course
    He is navigating to starboard, he is a good sailor.
    Il navigue à tribord, c'est un bon marin.
    To be safe
    After leaving the port, we are to starboard and safe.
    Après avoir quitté le port, nous sommes à tribord et en sécurité.