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first mate in French

first mate in French is second, second capitaine.

first mate in French

second
noun
(nautical) An officer on a merchant ship next in rank to the captain and responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship.
second capitaine
noun
(nautical) An officer on a merchant ship next in rank to the captain and responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship.
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What is "first mate" in French?

"first mate" in French is second, second capitaine.

Are there other ways to say "first mate" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "first mate": second, second capitaine.

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