submarine

• Adjectif qui qualifie ce qui existe, fonctionne ou se trouve sous la surface de la mer.

Describes something that exists, operates, or is situated beneath the surface of the sea.

1. UnderwaterB2formal

   Existing, occurring, or used beneath the surface of the sea.

   Sous-marin (adjectif)

   • Submarine volcanoes can erupt on the ocean floor.
   • The team studied submarine life in the deep trench.
   • Submarine cables carry internet data across the ocean.

   Synonymesdeep-seamarinesubmergedunderseaunderwater

• Nom désignant un navire de guerre capable de naviguer sous l'eau, généralement armé de torpilles, ou un grand sandwich préparé dans un pain long et croustillant garni de viande, de fromage et de divers ingrédients.

A noun referring to a submersible warship typically armed with torpedoes, or a large sandwich made from a long crusty roll filled with meats, cheese, and various toppings.

1. B1formal

   A submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes and designed for underwater operations.

   sous-marin de guerre

   • The submarine silently patrolled the ocean depths.
   • Naval forces deployed a nuclear-powered submarine.
   • The crew of the submarine trained for months before their mission.

   Synonymessubu-boat

2. A2informalamericanculinary

   A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats, cheese, and various condiments and vegetables.

   Sandwich sous-marin

   • I ordered a submarine sandwich with turkey and Swiss cheese.
   • The deli makes the best submarine in town.
   • She added lettuce, tomato, and onions to her submarine.

   Synonymesgrinderherohoagiesubtorpedowedge

• Attaquer ou couler un navire à l'aide d'un sous-marin, ou se déplacer ou agir sous l'eau.

A verb meaning to attack or sink a ship using a submarine, or to move or operate underwater.

1. Move forward or under in a sliding motionB2informalsport

   To slide or move forward and under something, often in a stealthy or low-profile manner.

   Se glisser sous

   • The player submarined under the defender to reach the ball.
   • He submarined through the narrow gap in the fence.
   • The car submarined under the truck during the accident.

   Synonymescreepdiveduckglidesidleslideslipsneakstealsubmerge

2. Throw with an underhand motionB2informalamericansport

   To throw a ball or object with an underhand motion, typically in sports like baseball or softball.

   Lancer par en dessous

   • The pitcher submarined the ball to the batter.
   • She submarined the softball across the field.
   • He submarined the grenade into the bunker.

   Synonymesfliplobtoss

3. Bring down with a blow to the legsB2informalamericansport

   To tackle or bring someone down by hitting their legs, often in sports like football or rugby.

   faire un tacle par en dessous

   • The linebacker submarined the running back, taking him down hard.
   • He submarined the opponent to stop the play.
   • The defender submarined the striker just before the goal.

   Synonymescut downtackletake downtripundercut

4. Control a submarineC1formaltechnical

   To operate or navigate a submarine underwater.

   piloter un sous-marin

   • The captain submarined the vessel through the deep ocean.
   • He learned to submarine during his naval training.
   • They submarined silently beneath the enemy fleet.

5. Attack by submarineC1formalpolitical

   To attack a target using a submarine, typically in a military context.

   Attaquer par sous-marin

   • The navy submarined the enemy convoy during the war.
   • They submarined the supply ship without warning.
   • The fleet was submarined by an unseen threat.

   Synonymestorpedo