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ensign in French

ensign in French is aspirant, enseigne de vaisseau de deuxième cclasse, pavillon — ensign means a flag, especially one flown by a ship to show its nationality.

ensign in French

aspirant
noun
enseigne de vaisseau de deuxième cclasse
noun
pavillon
noun
Any prominent flag or banner.

What does "ensign" mean?

  1. noun A flag, especially one flown by a ship to show its nationality.
    "The ship flew the national ensign from its stern."
  2. noun A badge or symbol of rank or office.
    "The crown is an ensign of royal authority."
  3. noun The lowest-ranking commissioned officer in the US Navy.
    "He was commissioned as an ensign straight out of the naval academy."

ensign in a sentence

  • The ship flew the national ensign from its stern.
  • The crown is an ensign of royal authority.
  • He was commissioned as an ensign straight out of the naval academy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ensign" in French?

"ensign" in French is aspirant, enseigne de vaisseau de deuxième cclasse, pavillon. ensign means: A flag, especially one flown by a ship to show its nationality.

How do you use "ensign" in a sentence?

Example: "The ship flew the national ensign from its stern." In French, "ensign" is aspirant, enseigne de vaisseau de deuxième cclasse, pavillon.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "ensign": aspirant, enseigne de vaisseau de deuxième cclasse, pavillon.

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