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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