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    Barque (en. Boat)

    /baʁk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Type of flat-bottomed or rounded boat, often used for inland navigation.
    The boats sail peacefully on the canal.
    Les barques naviguent paisiblement sur le canal.
    Light sailing boat, used for the transport of passengers or goods.
    She boarded a barque for a ride on the lake.
    Elle a embarqué à bord d'une barque pour une promenade sur le lac.
    Collection of small vessels in a port.
    The port was filled with boats of all colors.
    Le port était rempli de barques de toutes les couleurs.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'barca', which designates a small boat or barque.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to navigate in a boat
    To take a ride in a light boat.
    naviguer en barque
    lilac boat
    Type of decorative barque often adorned.
    barque à lilas
    rescue boat
    Vessel intended for rescue operations.
    barque de sauvetage

    Related Words

    canoe
    Small light boat, similar to a barque.
    canot
    vase
    Broader boat used for river transport.
    vase
    lifeboat
    Rowing or motorboat, often used for rescue.
    chaloupe

    Slang Meanings

    To move slowly
    It looks like he's arriving in a boat.
    On dirait qu'il arrive en barque.
    To be in a disadvantageous situation
    He's in a boat, he needs to find a solution quickly.
    Il est dans une barque, il doit trouver une solution vite.