Translation of "drop anchor" into French

ancrer, mouiller, ancre are the top translations of "drop anchor" into French.

drop anchor verb grammar

To release the anchor of a ship or boat, allowing it to fall to the bed of a body of water and thereby securing the vessel in place. [..]

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  • ancrer

    verb

    The steersman shall be able, without leaving his seat, to drop anchors which are necessary for an emergency stop of his vessel.

    Sans quitter son siège, l'homme de barre doit pouvoir mouiller les ancres pour l'arrêt d'urgence de son bateau.

  • mouiller

    verb

    Man the longboats, furl the sail and prepare to drop anchor.

    Descendez les chaloupes, ferlez la voile, et mouillez l'ancre!

  • ancre

    verb

    The steersman shall be able, without leaving his seat, to drop anchors which are necessary for an emergency stop of his vessel.

    Sans quitter son siège, l'homme de barre doit pouvoir mouiller les ancres pour l'arrêt d'urgence de son bateau.

  • Less frequent translations

    • jeter l'ancre
    • jeter l’ancre
    • mouiller l'ancre

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