No. 2,051 in French
marine
"Marine" in French means "relating to the sea."
In a sentence
La peinture marine est particulièrement populaire dans les expositions d'art.
Marine painting is particularly popular in art exhibitions.
The word 'marine' is used as an adjective referring to 'related to the sea' in the context of artistic works.
La marine nationale est en charge de la sécurité maritime.
The national navy is responsible for maritime security.
'Marine' functions as a noun referring to the navy or naval forces.
Elle adore les nuances marines qui évoquent la mer.
She loves the marine shades that evoke the sea.
Here, 'marine' is used as an adjective describing colors or shades reminiscent of the sea.
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