marine

• Relatif à la mer ou à l'océan ; qui se trouve dans la mer ou qui est produit par la mer. Peut aussi désigner ce qui concerne la navigation ou les activités maritimes.

Relating to the sea or ocean; found in or produced by the sea.

1. B1formal

   Of or relating to the sea, ocean, or saltwater environments.

   marin (relatif à la mer)

   • Marine biology is the study of ocean life.
   • The marine ecosystem is threatened by pollution.
   • They conducted a marine survey along the coast.

   Synonymesmaritimeoceanicpelagicsaltwaterseathalassic

   Antonymesfreshwaterinlandterrestrial

2. Relating to shipping or navigationB2formal

   Connected with ships, shipping, or navigation at sea.

   relatif à la navigation et aux navires

   • The company specializes in marine insurance.
   • Marine traffic increased significantly this year.
   • He works in the marine transportation industry.

   Synonymesmaritimenauticalnavalseafaring

   Antonymesinlandlandterrestrial

• Nom désignant un soldat formé pour combattre sur terre ou en mer, ou adjectif relatif à la mer.

A noun referring to a member of a military force trained to serve on land or at sea, or an adjective relating to the sea.

1. SoldierB1formal

   A member of a military force trained to serve on land or at sea, especially the US Marine Corps or Royal Marines.

   soldat d'infanterie de marine

   • He served as a marine for ten years.
   • The marines were deployed to the conflict zone.
   • A group of marines conducted a training exercise on the beach.

   Synonymesdevil dogleatherneck

2. Ship personnelB2formalbritish

   A person who serves on a ship, especially a merchant ship.

   Personnel navigant d'un navire

   • The marine checked the cargo before departure.
   • Experienced marines are essential for long voyages.
   • The captain addressed the marines about the upcoming journey.

   Synonymesmarinersailorseafarerseaman