unsinkable in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for unsinkable in the English»French Dictionary

unsinkable [Brit ʌnˈsɪŋkəb(ə)l, Am ˌənˈsɪŋkəb(ə)l] ADJ

1. unsinkable ship, object:

unsinkable

insubmersible

2. unsinkable fig, hum personality:

unsinkable

que rien ne peut atteindre

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Translations for unsinkable in the English»French Dictionary

unsinkable ADJ

unsinkable

insubmersible

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They were in principle unsinkable (the vessels could have a list of 115 degrees without sinking and still return to upright position).

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This new kind of boat is safer than traditional boats because they are unsinkable, stronger and sustainable over time (lifetime of more than 20 years).

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What made the news so shocking was that the vessel was considered unsinkable.

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These modifications were thought to have made the ships unsinkable.

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With steel and aluminium in short supply, scientists said they could build unsinkable ships cheaply using ice.

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Sailors and shipbuilders of the time had a low opinion of the usefulness of lifeboats in an emergency and considered it more important to make a ship unsinkable.

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It is unsinkable, self-bailing, and easy to right when capsized.

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All craft were to be beached by first light (04:39) or be in an unsinkable position by that time.

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After the collision, he struggles to comprehend that his unsinkable ship is doomed.

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Oh yeah, and they're also claimed to be unsinkable.

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