boater

• Nom désignant soit un chapeau de paille rigide à calotte plate et bord droit, soit une personne qui conduit ou navigue sur un bateau.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a stiff straw hat with a flat crown, or a person who drives or rides in a boat.

1. Straw hatB2formal

   A stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown and brim, often associated with summer or formal occasions.

   Canotier (chapeau)

   • He wore a classic boater to the garden party.
   • The boater hat is a traditional accessory for summer events.
   • She bought a vintage boater from the antique shop.

   Synonymesskimmer

2. Boat operator or passengerB1informal

   A person who drives or rides in a boat.

   personne qui navigue en bateau

   • The boater navigated the river with skill.
   • A group of boaters enjoyed the sunny afternoon on the lake.
   • The experienced boater taught his friend how to steer.

   Synonymesboatmanmarinersailorskipperwatermanyachtsman