ancre
anchor
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɑ̃kʁ/
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Cultural Note
'Lever l'ancre' (to weigh anchor) figuratively means to leave or depart. France has a rich maritime tradition, and sailing along the Mediterranean or Atlantic coast is a popular vacation activity.
📝 Example Sentences
Le bateau a jeté l'ancre dans la baie.
The boat dropped anchor in the bay.
On lève l'ancre demain matin à l'aube.
We weigh anchor tomorrow morning at dawn.