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cingler

to sail toward / to lash
In maritime contexts, means to sail directly toward a destination. Also means to lash or whip with a sharp motion.
je cingle
I sail toward
nous cinglons
we sail toward
tu cingles
you sail toward - informal
vous cinglez
you sail toward - formal
il/elle/on cingle
he/she/one sails toward
ils/elles cinglent
they sail toward
Le navire cingle vers le sud.
(The ship sails toward the south.)
Tu cingles vers quelle destination?
(What destination are you sailing toward?)
Le bateau cingle vers le port.
(The boat sails toward the port.)
Nous cinglons vers les iles.
(We sail toward the islands.)
Vous cinglez a toute vitesse?
(Are you sailing at full speed?)
Les navires cinglent vers l'horizon.
(The ships sail toward the horizon.)
Tu ne cingles pas ce soir?
(Aren't you sailing tonight?)
La flotte cingle vers l'ennemi.
(The fleet sails toward the enemy.)
Je vais cingler vers la cote.
(I'm going to sail toward the coast.)
Cinglez-vous vers l'est?
(Are you sailing eastward?)
Nous cinglons par bon vent.
(We sail with a fair wind.)
La pluie cingle le visage.
(The rain lashes the face.)
Les vaisseaux cinglent en formation.
(The vessels sail in formation.)
Le vent cingle les voiles.
(The wind whips the sails.)