coast in French
coast in French is côte, rivage, aller en roue libre — coast means the land bordering the sea.
coast in French
côte
The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. [from 14th c.]
rivage
The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. [from 14th c.]
aller en roue libre
(intransitive) To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.
caboter
(intransitive, nautical) To sail along a coast.
côtoyer
(intransitive, nautical) To sail along a coast.
What does "coast" mean?
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noun The land bordering the sea.
"The coast road is lovely in summer, with views of the water all the way."
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verb To move forward without applying power, relying on existing momentum.
"The cyclist stopped pedalling and coasted down the long hill into the village."
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verb To achieve something with minimal effort.
"After a strong start, she coasted through the rest of the term."
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coast in a sentence
- The coast road is lovely in summer, with views of the water all the way.
- Fog drifted in and hid the whole coast from view.
- The cyclist stopped pedalling and coasted down the long hill into the village.
- Once the boat reached the harbour, it coasted gently up to the dock.
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What is "coast" in French?
"coast" in French is côte, rivage, aller en roue libre. coast means: The land bordering the sea.
How do you use "coast" in a sentence?
Example: "The coast road is lovely in summer, with views of the water all the way." In French, "coast" is côte, rivage, aller en roue libre.
Are there other ways to say "coast" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "coast": côte, rivage, aller en roue libre, caboter, côtoyer.
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