No. 4,210 in French
débarquement
"Débarquement" means "disembarkation" or "landing."
In a sentence
Le débarquement des passagers sur le quai fut rapide et ordonné.
The disembarkation of passengers onto the platform was swift and orderly.
In this sentence, 'débarquement' is used to refer to the process of passengers disembarking from a vehicle, such as a train or boat, onto a platform or designated area.
Le débarquement en Normandie fut un moment clé de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
The Normandy landing was a key moment in World War II.
Here 'débarquement' is used to denote a military landing, specifically referring to the historical event in Normandy during World War II.
Après le débarquement des marchandises, le navire reprit la mer.
After the unloading of goods, the ship went back to sea.
In this example, 'débarquement' signifies the action of unloading goods from a ship or vehicle, emphasizing its use in a commercial or logistical context.
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