la rade
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. roadstead
Le navire en détresse a été remorqué jusqu’à la rade la plus proche.The stricken ship was towed to the nearest roadstead.
b. harbor
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Le bateau est arrivé dans la rade et a jeté l'ancre.The boat arrived in the harbor and dropped anchor.
c. harbour
Regionalism used in Canada.
(Canada)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Le voilier a quitté la rade à l'aube.The sailboat left the harbour at dawn.
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