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Gulf
01
golfe
an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening
Exemples
The Persian Gulf was historically important for trade routes.
Le golfe Persique était historiquement important pour les routes commerciales.
The Gulf of Mexico is a vital part of the global climate system.
Le golfe du Mexique est une partie vitale du système climatique mondial.
02
gouffre, fossé
a big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding
Exemples
The gulf between their opinions made it hard for them to agree.
Le fossé entre leurs opinions rendait difficile pour eux de se mettre d'accord.
A wide gulf separated the beliefs of the two friends.
Un large fossé séparait les croyances des deux amis.
03
gouffre, fossé
a deep, wide chasm or separation, often used to describe a large, profound gap or difference between two things
Exemples
The gulf between the two countries' economic systems was evident in their trade negotiations.
Le gouffre entre les systèmes économiques des deux pays était évident dans leurs négociations commerciales.
There was a significant gulf in understanding between the two generations.
Il y avait un gouffre significatif dans la compréhension entre les deux générations.
