This is the 8417th most frequent French word.
accosté
"Accosté" means "approached" or "came alongside."
Here, 'accosté' is used in the context of someone being approached by another person, typically in a neutral or polite manner.
Il a été accosté par un passant pour demander son chemin.
He was approached by a passerby to ask for directions.
Here, 'accostée' implies an approach that caused discomfort, possibly suggestive of an intrusive or unwelcome interaction.
Elle se sentait mal à l'aise après avoir été accostée dans la rue.
She felt uncomfortable after being accosted in the street.
In this usage, 'accosté' refers to a physical approach or impact, applied figuratively to describe the action of waves against the ship.