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coast

/kəʊst/

/koʊst/

coastnoun

coasts

/kəʊst/

/koʊst/

Translations

côteAu sens géographique général.

We spent the summer vacation on the coast, enjoying the beach and the ocean.

Nous avons passé les vacances d'été sur la côte, en profitant de la plage et de l'océan.

Additional translations

littoralPlus soutenu; désigne une zone côtière.

Definitions

The part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land.

We spent the summer vacation on the coast, enjoying the beach and the ocean.

A region of land that is adjacent to the sea.

The west coast of the country is known for its beautiful sunsets and rugged cliffs.

A smooth, effortless downhill movement or ride achieved without the use of power.

After the long climb, the cyclists enjoyed a coast down the hill.

Synonyms

coastverb

coasted

Past Simple

coasted

Past Participle

coasting

ing-form

/kəʊst/

/koʊst/

Translations

rouler en roue libreSe dit surtout d'un véhicule ou d'un objet en mouvement sans puissance motrice.

The car began to coast down the hill after the engine was turned off.

La voiture a commencé à rouler en roue libre dans la descente après l'arrêt du moteur.

Additional translations

passer sans effortSens figuré.

Definitions

To move easily without using power, especially down a slope.

The car began to coast down the hill after the engine was turned off.

To progress or succeed without much effort.

He managed to coast through the exam without studying much.

Synonyms

coastadjective

/kəʊst/

/koʊst/

Used mainly attributively before nouns to mean 'of or relating to the coast'; not normally gradable.

Translations

côtierEmploi attributif ou épithète; s'accorde en genre et en nombre en français.

The new coast road offers stunning ocean views.

La nouvelle route côtière offre des vues magnifiques sur l'océan.

Definitions

Located on, near, or relating to the coast (used attributively).

The new coast road offers stunning ocean views.