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proue

bow (of a ship)

noun PROOH Rare

Origin: Old French from Latin 'prora'

Also means

prow

Usage Note

Proue is the nautical front of a ship, the counterpart to la poupe (stern). The expression à la proue means at the bow. In figurative use, something described as en proue leads the way, much like a ship's prow cutting through water.

Examples

"Le capitaine se tenait fièrement à la proue."

Natural Translation

The captain stood proudly at the bow.

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