French word

nautique

Pronunciation

IPA/notik/

Meaning

  • adjectivenautical

Example

Les sports nautiques sont populaires en été.

Water sports are popular in summer.

Illustration for nautique (nautical)

More examples

Nous avons fait une petite sortie nautique hier.

We took a short boating excursion yesterday.

Core concept

Boats moving across water, with people traveling, working, or enjoying activities on board or near the surface.

Common phrases

  • sortie nautique

    boating excursion

  • activités nautiques

    water activities

Similar words

maritime: Related to the sea, coastal areas, or events at sea.
aquatique: Involving or found in water, whether underwater or on its surface.
marin: Related to the sea or ocean, including things found or occurring at sea.

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte à la navigation, aux bateaux et aux activités pratiquées sur l'eau.

Word origin

French nautique comes from Greek nautikos through Latin nauticus and Old French, retaining the sense of connection with ships and navigation.

Usage tips

  • Nautique usually modifies a noun, as in sports nautiques, activités nautiques, and centre nautique, rather than standing alone.

Other meanings

  • aquaticadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • nautismeboatingnoun

Word lists with this word