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capsize in French

capsize in French is chavirer, faire chavirer — capsize means to turn over or roll over in the water, or to cause a boat to do so.

capsize in French

chavirer
verb
(transitive, nautical) To cause (a ship) to overturn.
faire chavirer
verb
(transitive, nautical) To cause (a ship) to overturn.

What does "capsize" mean?

  1. verb To turn over or roll over in the water, or to cause a boat to do so.
    "The small dinghy capsized in the sudden squall."

capsize in a sentence

  • The small dinghy capsized in the sudden squall.
  • A rogue wave capsized the kayak within seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "capsize" in French?

"capsize" in French is chavirer, faire chavirer. capsize means: To turn over or roll over in the water, or to cause a boat to do so.

How do you use "capsize" in a sentence?

Example: "The small dinghy capsized in the sudden squall." In French, "capsize" is chavirer, faire chavirer.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "capsize": chavirer, faire chavirer.

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