How to Say "Marina" in French

marina

The French word for marina is marina.

The term refers to a harbour.

Meaning: harbour (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Quebec, Canada, the term marina is frequently employed both formally and informally.

The word marina is an example of a 'loanword' that entered French through Italian, rather than through English, despite its prevalence in global tourism.
French maritime law distinguishes between a port de plaisance and a port de commerce to regulate taxes and safety rules for leisure boats.
While an English speaker uses 'marina' for any leisure dock, a French person might find it slightly pretentious, preferring the more traditional port de plaisance.

Personne n’est infaillible, sauf Marina.
No one is infallible, except Marina.
This sentence shows how to use marina as a proper noun.
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Je m'appelle Marina.
My name is Marina.
This sentence demonstrates marina as a proper noun used in a self-introduction.
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Marina fait pousser des roses rares.
Marina grows rare roses.
This sentence uses marina as a proper noun in a descriptive sentence.
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La ville possède un magnifique port de plaisance où de nombreux bateaux sont amarrés.
The city has a beautiful marina where numerous boats are moored.
On se retrouve à la marina pour une journée en mer?
Shall we meet at the marina for a day at sea?
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Hugo and Manon are walking along the coast.

Manon

Regarde la belle marina là-bas.
Look at the beautiful marina over there.
Hugo

Il y a beaucoup de bateaux dans la marina.
There are many boats in the marina.
Manon

On pourrait y manger ce soir.
We could eat there tonight.
Hugo

C'est une excellente idée, Manon.
That is an excellent idea, Manon.

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