Dutch

Noun

marinier m ‎(plural mariniers, diminutive mariniertje n)

1. marine

Usage notes

• The literal translation of "marinier" is marine. However, a Dutch "marinier" is on a par with a US Navy SEAL. A US Marine is somewhat equivalent to a Dutch Landmacht soldaat.

French

Adjective

marinier m ‎(feminine singular marinière, masculine plural mariniers, feminine plural marinières)

1. sea (attributive), marine

Noun

marinier m ‎(plural mariniers)

1. bargeman

Related terms

• marin

See also

• batelier
• péniche

Middle French

Noun

marinier m (plural mariniers)

1. mariner

Old French

Noun

marinier m ‎(oblique plural mariniers, nominative singular mariniers, nominative plural marinier)

1. Alternative form of mariner
   • circa 1176, Chrétien de Troyes, Cligès:

     les mariniers dedanz les nes.

     The mariners in the boats.