French translation of landlubber is 
terrien

Meaning of "landlubber" in English

"Landlubber" is an informal term used to describe someone who is unfamiliar with the sea or sailing. It is often employed to denote a person who is more comfortable on land than at sea, typically lacking nautical experience or knowledge. The word is sometimes used humorously or affectionately to describe those who are new to maritime activities and are not accustomed to the motion of boats or the sea environment.

Meaning of "terrien" in French

In French, "terrien" refers to a person who is connected to the land, often implying an individual who lives on or works with the land. It can be used to describe someone who owns land or is agrarian by nature. The term generally lacks the maritime context found in the English "landlubber" and is more about one's connection to and familiarity with land-based livelihoods or habitats.

Pronunciation of "landlubber" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈlændˌlʌbər/

Pronunciation Variations: In some dialects, the pronunciation might differ slightly, particularly in the vowel sounds, but it generally remains consistent across English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "terrien" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /tɛʁ.jɛ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "terrien" is fairly standard across French-speaking regions, though slight variations may occur in regional accents, particularly in the nasal sound.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. My cousin is such a landlubber, he got seasick on the dock.
   (Mon cousin est tellement un terrien qu'il a eu le mal de mer sur le quai.)

2. Joining the Navy was a shock for a landlubber like me.
   (Rejoindre la marine a été un choc pour un terrien comme moi.)

3. The sailor laughed at the landlubber's clumsy attempts to tie a knot.
   (Le marin a ri des tentatives maladroites du terrien pour faire un nœud.)

4. As a landlubber, I had no idea how to navigate a boat.
   (En tant que terrien, je n'avais aucune idée de comment naviguer un bateau.)

5. The old captain had a fondness for landlubbers eager to learn.
   (Le vieux capitaine appréciait les terriens désireux d'apprendre.)

6. Even a landlubber can appreciate the beauty of the sea.
   (Même un terrien peut apprécier la beauté de la mer.)

7. She felt like a landlubber on her first cruise.
   (Elle se sentait comme une terrienne lors de sa première croisière.)

8. He joked about being a landlubber, but he learned quickly.
   (Il plaisantait sur le fait d'être un terrien, mais il a appris rapidement.)

9. The guide gave the landlubbers a quick safety briefing.
   (Le guide a donné aux terriens un bref briefing de sécurité.)

10. Some landlubbers never get over their fear of the ocean.
    (Certains terriens ne surmontent jamais leur peur de l'océan.)

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

Synonyms: land dweller, non-sailor, groundling, lubber, landsman.

Antonyms: sailor, mariner, seafarer, navigator.

Similar Words: novice, newcomer, beginner, greenhorn, rookie.

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

Synonyms: propriétaire, agriculteur, habitant, rural.

Antonyms: marin, navigateur, marinier, navigateur.

Similar Words: terricole, campagnard, paysan.

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