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ahoy

/əˈhɔɪ/

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noun

Ahoy

An utterance of this interjection.

Examples :

"There were many ahoys heard from the approaching ship."

On entendait de nombreux « ahoy » provenant du navire qui approchait.

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verb

Hisser le cri de "ahoy"

To hail with a cry of "ahoy".

Examples :

"The children ahoyed the passing sailboat, waving enthusiastically from the beach. "

Les enfants ont crié « ahoy » au voilier qui passait, en saluant avec enthousiasme depuis la plage.

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interjection

Hisse et ho, salut

Used to hail a ship, a boat or a person, or to attract attention.

Examples :

"From the small sailboat, my dad yelled, "Ahoy! We're coming in to dock!" "

Du petit voilier, mon père a crié : « Hisse et ho ! Nous arrivons au quai ! »

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interjection

Hisse et ho, attention

Warning of something approaching or impending.

Examples :

"Ahoy! The storm clouds are gathering; we need to get inside now. "

Hisse et ho ! Les nuages d'orage s'amoncellent ; il faut rentrer maintenant.

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