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    Barge (en. Barge)

    /baʁʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of flat-bottomed boat often used for river transport.
    The barge was carrying construction materials on the canal.
    La barge transportait des matériaux de construction sur le canal.
    A large boat for transporting cargoes.
    The barge is anchored near the port.
    La barge est ancrée près du port.
    verb
    To lead or steer a barge.
    They are barging along the river to unload the freight.
    Ils bargent le long du fleuve pour décharger le fret.

    Etymology

    Borrowed from the Dutch 'bargo', which refers to a type of boat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put on a barge
    To transport using a barge.
    mettre en barge
    to take the barge
    To use a barge to cross a watercourse.
    prendre la barge

    Related Words

    cargo
    Goods transported by boat.
    cargo
    river
    Relating to rivers and navigable waterways.
    fluvial

    Slang Meanings

    To display extravagant or exaggerated behavior.
    He really acted crazy doing that.
    Il a vraiment joué les barges en faisant ça.
    To be unreasonable or ridiculous.
    She is in her crazy phase right now.
    Elle est dans sa phase barge en ce moment.