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    Trois-mâts (en. Three-masted)

    /tʁwa mɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sailing boat equipped with three masts.
    The three-masted ship 'Belem' is a symbol of sailing navigation.
    Le trois-mâts 'Belem' est un symbole de la navigation à voile.
    Vessel primarily using wind power to move.
    Three-masted ships were very popular in the 18th century.
    Les trois-mâts étaient très populaires au XVIIIe siècle.

    Etymology

    From French, 'trois' meaning the number 3 and 'mât' referring to a support for sails.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set sail on a three-masted ship
    To leave using a ship with three masts.
    partir en trois-mâts
    to navigate on a three-masted ship
    To travel on a ship with three masts.
    naviguer sur un trois-mâts
    three-masted barque
    A type of three-masted ship, often smaller.
    trois-mâts de barque

    Related Words

    mast
    Vertical pole supporting the sails of a boat.
    mât
    sailboat
    Sailing vessel.
    voilier
    cargo
    The load carried by a vessel.
    cargaison

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to something complex or difficult to maneuver.
    Managing this project is like steering a three-masted ship.
    Gérer ce projet, c'est comme diriger un trois-mâts.
    Evokes an adventurous or free lifestyle.
    He lives his life like a sailor on a three-masted ship, always seeking adventure.
    Il vit sa vie comme un marin sur un trois-mâts, toujours en quête d'aventure.