Genoa in French
Genoa in French is Gênes, génois — Genoa means a major port city in northwestern Italy, capital of the Liguria region.
Genoa in French
Gênes
génois
(nautical) A staysail that resembles a jib but extends aft beyond the mast.
What does "Genoa" mean?
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name A major port city in northwestern Italy, capital of the Liguria region.
"Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa."
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noun A large jib sail that extends past the mast on a sailboat.
"The more the backstay is tightened, the less the headstay will sag off to leeward, forming a rigid and more efficient arc along the luff of the genoa while beating to weather."
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Genoa in a sentence
- Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa.
- The more the backstay is tightened, the less the headstay will sag off to leeward, forming a rigid and more efficient arc along the luff of the genoa while beating to weather.
- They hoisted the genoa to catch more wind.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Genoa" in French?
"Genoa" in French is Gênes, génois. Genoa means: A major port city in northwestern Italy, capital of the Liguria region.
How do you use "Genoa" in a sentence?
Example: "Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa." In French, "Genoa" is Gênes, génois.
Are there other ways to say "Genoa" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Genoa": Gênes, génois.
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