seamen

UK
/ˈsiːmən/
US
/ˈsimən/

Translations

seamennoun
seamen
pl
UK
/ˈsiːmən/
US
/ˈsimən/
The seamen were busy preparing the ship for its long voyage across the Atlantic.
Les marins étaient occupés à préparer le navire pour sa longue traversée de l’Atlantique.
Additional translations
matelotsSurtout pour désigner des marins de rang subalterne, non officiers.
seamannoun

seamen

pl

seamen
pl
UK
/ˈsiːmən/
US
/ˈsimən/
matelotDans la marine, pour le grade le plus bas d’homme d’équipage.
After completing his training, he was promoted to the rank of seaman.
Après avoir terminé sa formation, il a été promu au grade de matelot.
The seaman spent months at sea before returning home to his family.
Le marin a passé des mois en mer avant de rentrer chez lui auprès de sa famille.
Additional translations
matelotTerme maritime, courant pour désigner un membre d’équipage ou un marin de rang subalterne.

Definitions

seamennoun
Individuals who work on a ship, especially those who are not officers.
The seamen were busy preparing the ship for its long voyage across the Atlantic.
Members of a ship's crew, particularly those involved in navigation and maintenance.
The captain relied heavily on the experienced seamen to navigate through the storm.
seamannoun
A person who works as a sailor, especially one below the rank of officer, on a ship.
The seaman spent months at sea before returning home to his family.
A member of the crew of a ship, particularly one who is skilled in navigation and handling of the ship.
The experienced seaman was responsible for steering the vessel through the storm.
A naval rank, typically the lowest enlisted rank in a navy, responsible for basic duties on a ship.
After completing his training, he was promoted to the rank of seaman.