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wharf in French

wharf in French is quai, appontement — wharf means a structure built on a shore or riverbank where ships can dock to load and unload.

wharf in French

quai
noun
(nautical) An artificial landing place for ships on a riverbank or shore.
appontement
noun
(nautical) An artificial landing place for ships on a riverbank or shore.

What does "wharf" mean?

  1. noun A structure built on a shore or riverbank where ships can dock to load and unload.
    "Fishermen unloaded their catch on the wharf at dawn."
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wharf in a sentence

  • Fishermen unloaded their catch on the wharf at dawn.
  • The old wharf has been converted into a row of restaurants.

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What is "wharf" in French?

"wharf" in French is quai, appontement. wharf means: A structure built on a shore or riverbank where ships can dock to load and unload.

How do you use "wharf" in a sentence?

Example: "Fishermen unloaded their catch on the wharf at dawn." In French, "wharf" is quai, appontement.

Are there other ways to say "wharf" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "wharf": quai, appontement.

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