English–French

“anchorage” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mujaʒ/

Example

Le bateau cherche un mouillage sûr.

The boat is looking for a safe anchorage.

Illustration for mouillage (anchorage)

How to say “anchorage” in French

“Anchorage” in French is mouillage.

A sheltered patch of water where a vessel stays temporarily at anchor or moored.

Full entry for mouillage: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mouillage

Le capitaine a ordonné de lever l'ancre et de quitter le mouillage.

The captain ordered them to raise anchor and leave the anchorage.

Tips for using mouillage

  • Mouillage is masculine, so standard forms include un mouillage and le mouillage.

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