French Conversation · Level 53
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French word
marin
Pronunciation
IPA/maʁɛ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounsailor
Example
Le marin travaille sur le pont.
The sailor works on deck.
More examples
Le marin rentre au port.
The sailor returns to port.
Core concept
A crew member on deck handling ropes, equipment, and the ship's daily work.
Common phrases
marin de guerre
navy sailor
marin de commerce
merchant sailor
vie de marin
a sailor's life
Similar words
matelot: A crew member who maintains ropes and sails and handles everyday deck duties.
capitaine: The commander responsible for operating a ship and overseeing its voyage.
officier: An officer who handles navigation, safety, or other specialist duties and supervises the crew.
Definition in French
Personne qui travaille à bord d'un navire et s'occupe de la navigation, des manœuvres ou de l'entretien du bateau.
Word origin
French marin comes from Old French marin, from Latin marinus, 'of the sea,' derived from mare.
Usage tips
- Marin is also an adjective meaning related to the sea, while la Marine can refer to the navy, so context distinguishes the meanings.