south seas

language: fr

definitions

  1. A historical and geographical term referring to the tropical waters and islands of the Pacific Ocean south of the equator.
    fr: Îles du Pacifique Sud
  2. Historically refers to the waters frequented by whalers and pirates, evoking romance and danger.
    fr: Eaux des baleiniers et pirates

examples

  1. Explorers mapped the islands of the South Seas centuries ago.

    Les explorateurs ont cartographié les îles des Mers du Sud il y a des siècles.

  2. Queequeg was a skilled harpooner from the legendary South Seas.

    Queequeg était un harponneur habile des légendaires Mers du Sud.