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gîter

to list / to lean
Nautical term for when a boat leans to one side. Can also mean to take shelter or lodge in older usage.
je gîte
I list
nous gîtons
we list
tu gîtes
you list
vous gîtez
you list
il/elle/on gîte
he/she/one lists
ils/elles gîtent
they list
Je gîte vers la gauche.
(I list to the left.)
Tu gîtes à cause du vent?
(Are you listing because of the wind?)
Le voilier gîte fortement.
(The sailboat lists strongly.)
Nous gîtons dans la brise.
(We list in the breeze.)
Vous gîtez beaucoup ce soir?
(Are you listing a lot tonight?)
Les bateaux gîtent par grand vent.
(The boats list in high wind.)
Je ne gîte pas trop.
(I don't list too much.)
Tu ne gîtes plus maintenant?
(Aren't you listing anymore now?)
Gîtez-vous souvent en mer?
(Do you often list at sea?)
On gîte moins sans voiles.
(We list less without sails.)
Le yacht va gîter ce soir.
(The yacht is going to list tonight.)
Elle gîte à tribord.
(She lists to starboard.)
Le navire gîte dangereusement.
(The ship lists dangerously.)