par mer /paʁmˈɛʁ/ · locution adverbiale · CEFR B1. French translation of "by sea".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: par mer
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: by sea
  • IPA: /paʁmˈɛʁ/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: locution adverbiale
  • Image:Photo of par mer (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Nous avons décidé d'envoyer les marchandises par mer pour économiser de l'argent. English: We decided to send the goods by sea to save money.
  • Voyager par mer peut être une expérience relaxante. English: Traveling by sea can be a relaxing experience.
  • L'expédition arrivera par mer la semaine prochaine. English: The expedition will arrive by sea next week.

When and How to Use "par mer"

Use "par mer" when you want to talk about "by sea" in French. It functions as "locution adverbiale". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "par mer" mean in French?

"par mer" is the French word for "by sea".

What CEFR level is "par mer"?

"par mer" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "par mer"?

"par mer" is tagged as a locution adverbiale in SmartWords.

Can you show "par mer" in a sentence?

Nous avons décidé d'envoyer les marchandises par mer pour économiser de l'argent.

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