sailing – English-français Translations in WikDict

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sail noun /seɪl/ , [seɪɫ]
a piece of fabric attached to a boat power harnessed by sails	voile
the blade of a windmill	aile
a trip in a boat	balade en mer, balade en voilier
floating organ of siphonophores	flotteur, pneumatophore
a tower-like structure found on the topside of a submarine	kiosque, massif

sail verb /seɪl/ , [seɪɫ]
to ride in a boat, especially sailboat	naviguer, faire de la voile, voguer, faire du bateau, gouverner
to move briskly and gracefully through the air	voler, naviguer
to move briskly but sedately	naviguer, faire de la voile

sailing noun /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/
motion across water	navigation la voile, navigation à voile

sailing ship: voilier
smooth sailing: long fleuve tranquille
sailing boat: voilier
sailing ballast: ballast
sailing knot: nœud marin
sailing jacket: veste de quart
sailing vessel: voilier

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