harbor in French
harbor in French is havre, rade, refuge — harbor means a sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
harbor in French
havre
(countable) Any place of shelter.
rade
(countable) Any place of shelter.
refuge
(countable) Any place of shelter.
port
(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
quai
(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
abriter
(transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for.
accoster
(transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for.
protéger
(transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for.
What does "harbor" mean?
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noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
"The fishing boats returned to the harbor just before the storm hit."
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verb To provide shelter or refuge for someone or something, including secretly hiding a fugitive.
"The family was accused of harboring an escaped prisoner."
harbor in a sentence
- The fishing boats returned to the harbor just before the storm hit.
- The family was accused of harboring an escaped prisoner.
- She admitted she still harbored some resentment toward her old boss.
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Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "harbor" in French?
"harbor" in French is havre, rade, refuge. harbor means: A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
How do you use "harbor" in a sentence?
Example: "The fishing boats returned to the harbor just before the storm hit." In French, "harbor" is havre, rade, refuge.
Are there other ways to say "harbor" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "harbor": havre, rade, refuge, port, quai, abriter.
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