berth in French
berth in French is anneau d'amarrage, bitte, poste d'amarrage — berth means a space where a ship can dock, moor, or anchor safely.
berth in French
anneau d'amarrage
(by extension) A place for a vessel to lie at anchor or to moor.
bitte
(by extension) A place for a vessel to lie at anchor or to moor.
poste d'amarrage
(by extension) A place for a vessel to lie at anchor or to moor.
couchette
marge de manœuvre
(nautical) Chiefly in wide berth: a sufficient space in the water for a ship or other vessel to lie at anchor or manoeuvre without getting in the way of other vessels, or colliding into rocks or the shore.
What does "berth" mean?
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noun A space where a ship can dock, moor, or anchor safely.
"The ferry pulled slowly into its berth at the harbour."
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noun A fixed sleeping bunk on a ship, train, or other vehicle.
"She booked a sleeper berth for the overnight train to Edinburgh."
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noun A job, position, or spot secured in something, such as a tournament.
"The team earned a berth in the playoffs after a strong final match."
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verb To bring a ship into a berth, or to dock.
"The captain berthed the tanker just before the storm hit."
berth in a sentence
- The ferry pulled slowly into its berth at the harbour.
- There was no free berth left in the marina by evening.
- She booked a sleeper berth for the overnight train to Edinburgh.
- The cabin had two narrow berths stacked on top of each other.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "berth" in French?
"berth" in French is anneau d'amarrage, bitte, poste d'amarrage. berth means: A space where a ship can dock, moor, or anchor safely.
How do you use "berth" in a sentence?
Example: "The ferry pulled slowly into its berth at the harbour." In French, "berth" is anneau d'amarrage, bitte, poste d'amarrage.
Are there other ways to say "berth" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "berth": anneau d'amarrage, bitte, poste d'amarrage, couchette, marge de manœuvre.
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