English–French
“sailor” in French
How to say “sailor” in French
“Sailor” in French is marin.
A crew member on deck handling ropes, equipment, and the ship's daily work.
Example sentences with marin
Le marin rentre au port.
The sailor returns to port.
Tips for using marin
- Marin is also an adjective meaning related to the sea, while la Marine can refer to the navy, so context distinguishes the meanings.
Other French words for “sailor”
Le matelot travaille sur le pont.
The sailor works on deck.