Examples by Level
Le capitaine a dû amarrer le navire au quai avant que la tempête n'éclate.
The captain had to moor the ship to the quay before the storm broke out.
Usage of 'avant que' + subjunctive.
Il est essentiel d'amarrer correctement les amarres pour assurer la sécurité du bateau.
It is essential to properly tie the mooring lines to ensure the safety of the boat.
Infinitive as subject.
Nous avons amarré notre petite embarcation à un arbre solide sur la rive.
We moored our small boat to a sturdy tree on the bank.
Passé composé with 'avoir'.
Les marins ont travaillé sans relâche pour amarrer tous les bateaux du port.
The sailors worked tirelessly to moor all the boats in the port.
Usage of 'sans relâche'.
Si vous n'amarrez pas le canoë, il risque de dériver avec le courant.
If you don't tie up the canoe, it risks drifting with the current.
Conditional sentence with 'si'.
L'opération d'amarrage est délicate et demande de l'expérience.
The mooring operation is delicate and requires experience.
Noun form of the verb: 'l'amarrage'.
Avant de quitter le bateau, assurez-vous de bien l'amarrer.
Before leaving the boat, make sure to moor it well.
Usage of 'bien' as an adverb.
Ils ont eu du mal à amarrer le yacht en raison des vents violents.
They had difficulty mooring the yacht due to the strong winds.
Usage of 'avoir du mal à'.
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à bord de
B1On or in a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
à destination de
B1Bound for; going to a particular place.
à l'étranger
A2In or to a foreign country; abroad.
à pied
A2By walking, on foot.
à quel prix
B1At what cost or amount?
à vélo
B1By bike, using a bicycle for transport.
aboutissement
B1The culmination or completion of a journey or trip.
accès
A2The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.
accès à bord
B1Boarding, getting onto a vehicle.
accès internet
B1The ability to connect to the internet.
