No. 5,667 in French
caravelle
A small, fast sailing ship used by explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries.
In a sentence
La caravelle est un type de navire rapide utilisé au XVe siècle.
The caravelle is a type of fast ship used in the 15th century.
In this sentence, 'caravelle' refers to the historical sailing ship known for its use in exploration.
Nous avons vu une caravelle récemment restaurée exposée dans le musée.
We saw a recently restored caravelle displayed in the museum.
Here, 'caravelle' is utilized to describe a specific example of the historical ship, highlighting its cultural and historical significance.
La caravelle fit partie intégrante des grandes découvertes maritimes.
The caravelle was an integral part of the great maritime discoveries.
In this context, 'caravelle' denotes its historical importance and association with maritime exploration.
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