How is the word ancre translated from French to English

Un objet lourd qui maintient un bateau en place.

A heavy object that keeps a ship in place.

noun
English translation
anchor

Examples with “ancre”

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  • Les marins ont jeté l'ancre près du rivage. The sailors dropped the anchor near the shore.

  • Ils ont fixé la tente avec de grosses pierres. They anchored the tent with heavy stones.

  • L'ancre était trop lourde pour une seule personne. The anchor was too heavy for one person.

  • Nous fixons les étagères au mur par sécurité. We anchor the shelves to the wall for safety.

  • L'ancre est-elle toujours coincée dans la boue ? Is the anchor still stuck in the mud?

  • Peux-tu fixer la corde à ce poteau ? Can you anchor the rope to that post?

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FAQ about “ancre”

How is “ancre” translated from French?
“ancre” translates into English as “anchor”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “ancre” mean?
Meaning of “ancre”: Un objet lourd qui maintient un bateau en place. In English — “anchor”.
What part of speech is “ancre”?
“ancre” is a noun.
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