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submarine

/ˌsʌbməˈriːn/

/ˌsʌbməˈrin/

Translations

submarinenoun

submarines

/ˌsʌbməˈriːn/

/ˌsʌbməˈrin/

sous-marinVéhicule militaire ou civil capable d'opérer sous l'eau.

The navy deployed a submarine to patrol the coastal waters.

La marine a déployé un sous-marin pour patrouiller dans les eaux côtières.

Additional translations

sous-marinCanada et usages régionaux; pour le sandwich long garni.

Synonyms

submersible

dive boat

nuclear submarine

U-boat

underwater vessel

submarineverb

submarined

Past Simple

submarined

Past Participle

submarining

Gerund

Regular verb; used both literally (nautical) and figuratively (to sabotage).

saboterSens figuré: compromettre, ruiner ou faire échouer un projet ou une réputation.

Leaked emails submarined the candidate's campaign.

Des courriels divulgués ont saboté la campagne du candidat.

torpillerSens militaire: attaquer et couler un navire à l'aide d'un sous-marin.

Enemy forces attempted to submarine the convoy during the night.

Les forces ennemies ont tenté de torpiller le convoi pendant la nuit.

Additional translations

plonger sous l'eauSens littéral, souvent avec l'idée d'un déplacement furtif.

Synonyms

submarineadjective

more submarine

Comp.

most submarine

Super.

/ˌsʌbməˈriːn/

/ˌsʌbməˈrin/

sous-marinEmployé pour ce qui se trouve, se passe ou est utilisé sous la surface de la mer.

The submarine cables are crucial for international communication.

Les câbles sous-marins sont essentiels pour la communication internationale.

Additional translations

subaquatiquePlus soutenu; souvent employé pour décrire un milieu ou un organisme lié au fond de la mer.

Synonyms

Definitions

submarinenoun

A watercraft capable of independent operation underwater, used especially in military applications.

The navy deployed a submarine to patrol the coastal waters.

A type of sandwich made on a long roll, typically filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, and vegetables.

I ordered a submarine with turkey, ham, and all the fixings for lunch.

submarineverb

To attack or sink (a vessel) using a submarine.

Enemy forces attempted to submarine the convoy during the night.

To undermine, sabotage, or ruin (a plan, project, or reputation).

Leaked emails submarined the candidate's campaign.

To move or go under the surface of water, especially stealthily.

The research vessel submarined beneath the ice shelf without a sound.

submarineadjective

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

The submarine cables are crucial for international communication.

Situated or living beneath the sea.

The submarine environment is home to many unique species.