French translation of harborless is 
harborless

Meaning of "harborless" in English

"Harborless" is an adjective that describes a place or location lacking a harbor, suitable for safe docking or anchoring ships. Typically, "harborless" refers to coastlines or stretches of water where landing is difficult or impossible due to the absence of natural or artificial shelters for ships. This term may also metaphorically depict situations or conditions where safety, refuge, or support is missing, implying an element of vulnerability or exposure.

Meaning of "harborless" in French

In French, the term "harborless" translates to a concept denoting the absence of a port or safe anchorage area, described as "sans port" or "sans abri côtier." This notion applies to coastal areas where ships cannot dock due to lacking natural or built shelters. Metaphorically, it could also suggest a situation lacking security or support, leaving one exposed or unprotected.

Pronunciation of "harborless" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈhɑːr.bə.ləs]

Pronunciation Variations: There are no significant regional or dialectical variations for the pronunciation of "harborless" in English.

Pronunciation of "harborless" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /sɑ̃.pɔʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: French pronunciation remains consistent across regions with minor variations based on the speaker's native dialect, but the term is relatively straightforward without distinct regional changes.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The coastline was harborless, making it risky for ships to approach. (La côte était sans port, ce qui rendait l'approche des navires risquée.)
2. They sailed past the harborless shores, seeking refuge elsewhere. (Ils ont navigué au-delà des rives sans port, cherchant refuge ailleurs.)
3. The explorers found themselves stranded on a harborless island. (Les explorateurs se sont retrouvés échoués sur une île sans port.)
4. Without a safe anchorage, the harborless bay was avoided by sailors. (Sans mouillage sûr, la baie sans port était évitée par les marins.)
5. The vessel was lost near a harborless stretch of the coast. (Le navire a été perdu près d'une étendue de côte sans port.)
6. Conflict forced them into harborless waters, posing a new challenge. (Le conflit les a forcés dans des eaux sans port, posant un nouveau défi.)
7. Maps showed a long harborless expanse along the eastern seaboard. (Les cartes montraient une longue étendue sans port le long de la côte est.)
8. The captain knew the risks of navigating a harborless region. (Le capitaine connaissait les risques de naviguer dans une région sans port.)
9. A tale was told of their journey through harborless waters. (On racontait leur voyage à travers des eaux sans port.)
10. The storm drove their ship towards an unforgiving, harborless terrain. (La tempête a poussé leur navire vers un terrain impitoyable et sans port.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "harborless" in English

Synonyms: portless, shelterless, unsheltered, exposed, unprotected.

Antonyms: sheltered, harbored, protected, secured.

Similar Words: open, vulnerable, bleak, barren.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "harborless" in French

Synonyms: sans port, sans abri, non abrité, exposé.

Antonyms: abrité, protégé, avec port.

Similar Words: ouvert, vulnérable, désert, dénudé.

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