French Word · Intermediate
démâtage
unmasting, demasting, dismasting
Pronunciation: /de.ma.taʒ/
Meaning
unmasting, demasting, dismasting
Example
Ce feu eût pu, par le démâtage ou par le dégréement de quelques uns de ses navires, arrêté l'évolution aggressive de cette flotte.
That shot could, by the unmasting or unrigging of some of its ships, have halted the aggressive advancement of this fleet.
Practice tips
- Practice démâtage out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.