offshore

• Décrit quelque chose situé ou agissant en mer, loin des côtes, ou relatif à des opérations financières à l'étranger.

Describes something located or operating in the sea, away from the shore, or relating to foreign financial operations.

1. Wind directionB1formal

   Describes a wind that is blowing from the land towards the sea.

   vent offshore

   • An offshore wind kept the boats away from the dock.
   • The sailors preferred an offshore breeze for their race.
   • Offshore winds can make the sea surface choppy.

   Antonymesonshore

2. Location at seaB1formal

   Situated or taking place at a distance from the shore, out at sea.

   au large

   • The company operates several offshore oil rigs.
   • They built an offshore wind farm to generate electricity.
   • Offshore fishing is popular in this region.

   Synonymesmarinemaritimeoceanicpelagic

   Antonymescoastalinshoreonshore

• Adverbe signifiant 'au large' ou 'à distance de la côte', souvent utilisé dans des contextes maritimes, financiers ou commerciaux pour désigner des activités situées à l'étranger ou en dehors des juridictions locales.

An adverb meaning 'away from the shore' or 'at a distance from the coast,' often used in contexts of sailing, finance, or business operations located abroad.

1. Away from the shoreB1formal

   At a distance from the land, out at sea.

   au large

   • The boat sailed offshore to avoid the rocks.
   • They anchored offshore for the night.
   • The wind blew offshore, carrying the scent of the sea.

   Synonymesat seaseaward

   Antonymesashoreinshoreonshore