Frégates (en. Frigates)
/fʁe.ɡat/
Synonyms
- bateau de combat
- navire de guerre
- navire de patrouille
Slang Meanings
Frigate in a figurative sense to denote something very fast.
This bike is a real frigate, it speeds along the road.
Ce vélo est une vraie frégate, il file à toute vitesse sur la route.
Used to designate a vehicle that gives an impression of power and speed.
This car looks like a frigate in traffic.
Cette voiture ressemble à une frégate dans la circulation.