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Sailboat Anatomy: From Bow to Stern
Build the words you need for real conversations in sailboat anatomy: from bow to stern. Start with the core terminology, then practise complete sentences so the vocabulary becomes usable rather than just memorised.
Conseil pratique: Learn five terms at a time. Say each one in a full sentence connected to something you have seen, studied or done.
Terminologie essentielle
étrave / proue
English: bow
poupe
English: stern
bâbord
English: port
tribord
English: starboard
coque
English: hull
pont
English: deck
cockpit
English: cockpit
quille
English: keel
safran
English: rudder
mât
English: mast
bôme
English: boom
descente
English: companionway
panneau
English: hatch
cale
English: bilge
Phrases utiles
Le coffre à mouillage se trouve tout à l’avant, dans la proue.
Vérifiez la cale avant de quitter la place de port.
L’annexe est arrimée à la poupe.
Gardez le cockpit dégagé de tout matériel non arrimé.
Le safran semble plus dur que d’habitude.
Note de contexte professionnel: Terminology describes parts and communication; it does not replace seamanship training.
À vous de jouer
Choose five terms from this page. Explain them aloud, then use at least three in a short work, travel or study scenario.
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Beau travail. Le vocabulaire spécialisé devient plus naturel quand vous le reliez à une situation réelle.