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shipwreck

/ˈʃɪpɹɛk/

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noun

Naufrage

A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy.

Examples :

"The old fishing boat was a shipwreck, so it was no longer usable. "

Le vieux bateau de pêche était une épave, il n'était donc plus utilisable.

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noun

Naufrage

An event where a ship sinks or runs aground.

Examples :

"The news report described the shipwreck of the fishing boat, which led to several injuries. "

Le reportage a décrit le naufrage du bateau de pêche, qui a entraîné plusieurs blessures.

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noun

Naufrage, désastre

Destruction; ruin; irretrievable loss

Examples :

"The company's financial shipwreck was caused by bad investments and poor management. "

Le naufrage financier de l'entreprise a été causé par de mauvais investissements et une mauvaise gestion.

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verb

Faire naufrage, couler

To wreck a boat through a collision or mishap.

Examples :

"The storm quickly shipped the small fishing boat. "

La tempête a rapidement fait couler le petit bateau de pêche.

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