maritime

maritime

Qui concerne la mer, les navires, les voyages ou le commerce par mer.

En anglais simple : Related to the sea, ships, or travel and trade by sea.

• The town has a long maritime history.
• Maritime trade brought goods from distant countries.
• New maritime safety rules apply to these ships.

Synonymes : seafaring, nautical

Expressions courantes : maritime law, maritime trade, maritime history

côtier, maritime

Situé sur la côte ou près de celle-ci.

En anglais simple : On or near the coast.

• The maritime region has mild winters.
• Rain is common in this maritime climate.
• Several maritime towns grew around fishing ports.

Synonymes : coastal

Contraires : inland

Expressions courantes : maritime region, maritime climate, maritime provinces, maritime people

littoral

Qui vit ou pousse au bord de la mer.

En anglais simple : Living or growing along the seashore.

• Maritime plants grow along this shore.
• The survey recorded several maritime bird species.
• Salt and wind shape the maritime vegetation.

Synonymes : coastal, littoral

Expressions courantes : maritime plants, maritime bird, maritime vegetation