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buoy in French

buoy in French is bouée, balise, flotteur — buoy means a floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.

buoy in French

bouée
noun
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes
balise
noun
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes
flotteur
noun
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes
surnager
verb
(transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.

What does "buoy" mean?

  1. noun A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.
    "The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy."
  2. verb To keep something floating, or to lift someone's spirits or confidence.
    "Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits."

buoy in a sentence

  • The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy.
  • A red buoy marked the edge of the swimming area.
  • Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits.
  • Strong export figures buoyed the local economy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "buoy" in French?

"buoy" in French is bouée, balise, flotteur. buoy means: A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.

How do you use "buoy" in a sentence?

Example: "The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy." In French, "buoy" is bouée, balise, flotteur.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "buoy": bouée, balise, flotteur, surnager.

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