French Conversation · Level 12
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French word
golfe
Pronunciation
IPA/gɔlf/
Meaning
- masculine noungulf
Example
Le golfe est calme ce matin.
The gulf is calm this morning.
More examples
Les pêcheurs travaillent au bord du golfe.
The fishermen work on the shore of the gulf.
Core concept
A broad arm of the sea partly enclosed by land, opening toward the open ocean.
Common phrases
au bord du golfe
on the shore of the gulf
le golfe de Gascogne
the Bay of Biscay
Similar words
baie: A coastal inlet with a wide expanse of calm water.
anse: A small, narrow inlet set deep into the coastline.
rade: A calm sea area near a harbor or coast where ships may anchor.
Definition in French
Zone maritime large et partiellement entourée de terres, qui forme une ouverture côtière souvent utilisée comme repère.
Word origin
French golfe came through Italian golfo from Latin colphus, ultimately from Ancient Greek kolpos, meaning a fold or inlet.
Usage tips
- Golfe is masculine, so standard forms include un golfe, le golfe, and ce golfe.
Opposites
- terrelandnoun