die Flotte
Translation
fleet, navy
Examples
Die feindliche Flotte wurde gesichtet.
The enemy fleet was sighted.
Die Fluggesellschaft hat eine moderne Flotte.
The airline has a modern fleet.
Grammar Patterns
a fleet of ((sth.)) A fleet of taxis was waiting at the station.
Similar Words
Geschwader (squadron), Armada (armada)
Etymology
From French 'flotte', from Old Norse 'floti' (fleet), related to German 'fließen' (to flow) and English 'float'.
Memory Tips
Picture a group of ships that 'float' together, forming a 'Flotte'. The words are related.