abaft in French
abaft in French is sur l'arrière, vers l'arrière, en arrière de — abaft means behind, or toward the back of a ship, in relation to something else.
abaft in French
sur l'arrière
(nautical) On the aft side; in the stern. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
vers l'arrière
(nautical) On the aft side; in the stern. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
en arrière de
(nautical) Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of. [First attested around the late 15th century.]
sur l'arrière de
(nautical) Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of. [First attested around the late 15th century.]
What does "abaft" mean?
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prep Behind, or toward the back of a ship, in relation to something else.
"The captain stood abaft the mast, watching the waves behind the ship."
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abaft in a sentence
- The captain stood abaft the mast, watching the waves behind the ship.
- The cook's cabin was abaft the main deck, near the stern.
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What is "abaft" in French?
"abaft" in French is sur l'arrière, vers l'arrière, en arrière de. abaft means: Behind, or toward the back of a ship, in relation to something else.
How do you use "abaft" in a sentence?
Example: "The captain stood abaft the mast, watching the waves behind the ship." In French, "abaft" is sur l'arrière, vers l'arrière, en arrière de.
Are there other ways to say "abaft" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "abaft": sur l'arrière, vers l'arrière, en arrière de, sur l'arrière de.
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