sailor in French
sailor in French is marin, matelot, femme marin — sailor means a person who works on or navigates a ship, especially a member of its crew.
sailor in French
marin
In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.
matelot
In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.
femme marin
In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.
femme matelot
In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.
femme-marin
In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.
femme-matelot
In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.
What does "sailor" mean?
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noun A person who works on or navigates a ship, especially a member of its crew.
"The old sailor had spent forty years at sea."
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noun Someone who sails recreationally, especially in small boats.
"She became a keen sailor after joining the university sailing club."
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sailor in a sentence
- The old sailor had spent forty years at sea.
- Every sailor on board had to learn how to tie a bowline.
- She became a keen sailor after joining the university sailing club.
- My uncle is a weekend sailor who keeps a small dinghy by the river.
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What is "sailor" in French?
"sailor" in French is marin, matelot, femme marin. sailor means: A person who works on or navigates a ship, especially a member of its crew.
How do you use "sailor" in a sentence?
Example: "The old sailor had spent forty years at sea." In French, "sailor" is marin, matelot, femme marin.
Are there other ways to say "sailor" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "sailor": marin, matelot, femme marin, femme matelot, femme-marin, femme-matelot.
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