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harbor

/ˈhɑːbə/

/ˈhɑrbər/

harbornoun

harbors

/ˈhɑːbə/

/ˈhɑrbər/

Translations

port

The ship finally reached the harbor after a long journey across the ocean.

Le navire a finalement atteint le port après un long voyage à travers l'océan.

Additional translations

havreAu sens figuré ou littéraire.

refugeAu sens figuré.

Definitions

A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.

The ship finally reached the harbor after a long journey across the ocean.

A place of refuge or safety.

The small town served as a harbor for those seeking peace and quiet.

Synonyms

harborverb

harbored

Past Simple

harbored

Past Participle

harboring

ing-form

/ˈhɑː.bə/

/ˈhɑːr.bɚ/

Translations

abriter

The small village harbored the refugees during the conflict.

Le petit village a abrité les réfugiés pendant le conflit.

nourrirPour une pensée ou un sentiment négatif.

She harbored resentment towards her colleague for the promotion she didn't get.

Elle nourrissait du ressentiment envers son collègue à cause de la promotion qu'elle n'avait pas obtenue.

Additional translations

entretenirPour une pensée ou un sentiment, surtout négatif.

Definitions

To give shelter or refuge to someone or something.

The small village harbored the refugees during the conflict.

To keep a thought or feeling, typically a negative one, in one's mind secretly.

She harbored resentment towards her colleague for the promotion she didn't get.

Synonyms

harboradjective

/ˈhɑː.bə/

/ˈhɑːr.bɚ/

Used attributively before nouns to denote connection with a harbor (e.g., "harbor facilities")

Translations

portuaire

Harbor facilities must be inspected regularly for safety compliance.

Les installations portuaires doivent être inspectées régulièrement pour vérifier leur conformité en matière de sécurité.

Definitions

Relating to or situated in a harbor; intended for use in or around harbors.

Harbor facilities must be inspected regularly for safety compliance.