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bilge in French

bilge in French is sentine, fond de cale, eau de cale — bilge means the lowest part of a ship's hull, where water collects.

bilge in French

sentine
noun
(nautical) The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.
fond de cale
noun
(nautical) The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.
eau de cale
noun
(uncountable) The water accumulated in the bilge; bilge water.

What does "bilge" mean?

  1. noun The lowest part of a ship's hull, where water collects.
    "The crew pumped out the bilge after the storm."
  2. noun Nonsense; foolish or worthless talk.
    "Don't listen to that bilge he posts online."
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bilge in a sentence

  • The crew pumped out the bilge after the storm.
  • Don't listen to that bilge he posts online.

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What is "bilge" in French?

"bilge" in French is sentine, fond de cale, eau de cale. bilge means: The lowest part of a ship's hull, where water collects.

How do you use "bilge" in a sentence?

Example: "The crew pumped out the bilge after the storm." In French, "bilge" is sentine, fond de cale, eau de cale.

Are there other ways to say "bilge" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "bilge": sentine, fond de cale, eau de cale.

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