English–French

“naval” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/naval/

Example

La base navale est proche.

The naval base is nearby.

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How to say “naval” in French

“Naval” in French is naval.

Warships and fleet activity viewed as part of organized military forces at sea.

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

Example sentences with naval

La tempête a endommagé des installations navales dans le port.

The storm damaged naval facilities in the port.

Tips for using naval

  • Naval is mainly military in French, while maritime more generally concerns the sea and marin can describe sailors or seafaring things.

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