No. 3,829 in French
yates
"Yates" in French means "yachts" in English.
In a sentence
Les yates naviguent sur la mer Méditerranée.
The yachts sail on the Mediterranean Sea.
In this sentence, the word 'yates' is used as a plural noun to refer to yachts, emphasizing the recreational aspect of sailing.
Nous avons vu plusieurs yates au port hier soir.
We saw several yachts at the harbor yesterday evening.
Here, 'yates' is used to describe multiple luxurious boats docked at a location, illustrating their presence and possibly their aesthetic appeal.
Le capitaine du yate était très sympathique.
The captain of the yacht was very friendly.
In this usage, 'yate' is singular, referring to a specific vessel, focusing on its personnel rather than the boat itself.
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