navy

• Nom désignant la flotte militaire d'un pays, organisée pour le combat en mer, ou la couleur bleu marine, très sombre.

A noun referring to a country's military fleet of ships organized for naval warfare, or a dark blue color.

1. Military sea forceB1formal

   The branch of a country's armed forces that operates at sea, consisting of warships, submarines, and support vessels.

   Marine militaire

   • He joined the navy after finishing high school.
   • The navy conducted exercises in the Pacific Ocean.
   • The country's navy is one of the most powerful in the world.

   Synonymesarmadafleet

2. Dark blue colorA2formal

   A very dark shade of blue, often used in clothing and design.

   Bleu marine

   • She wore a navy dress to the party.
   • The company's logo is navy and white.
   • He painted the walls a deep navy color.

   Synonymesdark bluenavy blue