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navigation

navigation

noun na-vee-ga-SYON Rare

Also means

sailing

Usage Note

navigation covers maritime navigation, air navigation, and digital navigation (web browsing). Navigation de plaisance refers to recreational boating, a popular activity in France. The verb naviguer and the agent noun navigateur (navigator, also browser) belong to the same family.

Examples

"La navigation fluviale est agréable en été."

Natural Translation

River navigation is pleasant in summer.

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