lee in French
lee in French is abri, côté sous le vent — lee means the sheltered side of something, away from the wind.
lee in French
abri
(nautical) The side of the ship away from the wind.
côté sous le vent
(nautical) The side of the ship away from the wind.
What does "lee" mean?
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noun The sheltered side of something, away from the wind.
"The boats anchored in the lee of the island to escape the storm."
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lee in a sentence
- The boats anchored in the lee of the island to escape the storm.
- We pitched our tent in the lee of a large boulder.
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What is "lee" in French?
"lee" in French is abri, côté sous le vent. lee means: The sheltered side of something, away from the wind.
How do you use "lee" in a sentence?
Example: "The boats anchored in the lee of the island to escape the storm." In French, "lee" is abri, côté sous le vent.
Are there other ways to say "lee" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "lee": abri, côté sous le vent.
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