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shanty in French

shanty in French is cabane — shanty means a small, roughly built hut or shack, often makeshift.

shanty in French

cabane
noun

What does "shanty" mean?

  1. noun A small, roughly built hut or shack, often makeshift.
    "The fishermen kept their gear in a shanty by the harbour."
  2. noun A rhythmic work song traditionally sung by sailors to keep time while doing physical labour on a ship.
    "The choir performed a set of old sea shanties."
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shanty in a sentence

  • The fishermen kept their gear in a shanty by the harbour.
  • The choir performed a set of old sea shanties.

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What is "shanty" in French?

"shanty" in French is cabane. shanty means: A small, roughly built hut or shack, often makeshift.

How do you use "shanty" in a sentence?

Example: "The fishermen kept their gear in a shanty by the harbour." In French, "shanty" is cabane.

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