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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
noun
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
noun
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
noun
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
noun
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
noun
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
noun
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?

  1. 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."
  2. noun Someone who sails recreationally, especially in small boats.
    "She became a keen sailor after joining the university sailing club."

sailor in a sentence

  • The old sailor had spent forty years at sea.
  • She became a keen sailor after joining the university sailing club.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

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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