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mal de mer

/ˌmæl də ˈmɛər/

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/ˌmæl də ˈmɛər/C1formalmedical
  • ruФранцузское заимствование, означающее морскую болезнь, а именно тошноту и головокружение, вызванные качкой лодки или корабля в море.

A French loanword meaning seasickness, specifically the nausea and dizziness caused by the motion of a boat or ship at sea.

  1. SeasicknessB2formal

    A feeling of nausea and dizziness caused by the motion of a boat or ship.

    ruМорская болезнь

    • She suffered from mal de mer during the entire ferry crossing.
    • He took medication to prevent mal de mer before the cruise.
    • Mal de mer can make even a short boat trip unpleasant.