helm in French
helm in French is barre, barreur, barreuse — helm means the wheel or tiller used to steer a ship; more broadly, the position of control or leadership.
helm in French
barre
(nautical) The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to control the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel.
barreur
(nautical) The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.
barreuse
(nautical) The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.
timonier
(nautical) The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.
What does "helm" mean?
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noun The wheel or tiller used to steer a ship; more broadly, the position of control or leadership.
"The captain took the helm as the storm approached."
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verb To steer a vessel, or to lead or direct a project or organization.
"He helmed the film's production from start to finish."
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helm in a sentence
- The captain took the helm as the storm approached.
- She has been at the helm of the company since 2019.
- He helmed the film's production from start to finish.
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What is "helm" in French?
"helm" in French is barre, barreur, barreuse. helm means: The wheel or tiller used to steer a ship; more broadly, the position of control or leadership.
How do you use "helm" in a sentence?
Example: "The captain took the helm as the storm approached." In French, "helm" is barre, barreur, barreuse.
Are there other ways to say "helm" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "helm": barre, barreur, barreuse, timonier.
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