No. 9,763 in French
escales
"Escales" means "stopovers" or "layovers" in English.
In a sentence
Lors de notre voyage, nous avons fait plusieurs escales avant d'arriver à destination.
During our trip, we made several stops before arriving at our destination.
In this sentence, 'escales' refers to stops or layovers during a journey, typically focusing on traveling.
Les escales de ce navire incluent Marseille et Barcelone.
The stops of this ship include Marseille and Barcelona.
Here, 'escales' denotes scheduled stops of a ship, emphasizing its route and destinations.
Elle apprécie les courtes escales pour explorer les environs.
She appreciates short stops to explore the surroundings.
This sentence uses 'escales' to describe brief stops allowing exploration or rest during a journey.
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