Batelier (en. Boatman)

/ba.te.lje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Operator of a boat or canoe, particularly on rivers.

The boatman managed to navigate the river despite the strong currents.

Le batelier a réussi à naviguer sur la rivière malgré les fortes courant.

The group of people who work on an inland navigation boat.

The boatmen of the Seine gather every year for a big celebration.

Les bateliers de la Seine se réunissent chaque année pour une grande fête.

A person who transported goods by water.

In the Middle Ages, the boatman played a crucial role in river trade.

Au Moyen Âge, le batelier jouait un rôle crucial dans le commerce fluvial.

Derived from Old French 'batel', meaning boat, and the suffix '-ier' indicating a profession.

the boatman of the Seine

A boatman who specifically works on the Seine River.

le batelier de la Seine

boatman’s hands

Expressing robust and skillful hands, typical of boatmen.

mains de batelier

to steer the boat

To take charge of or lead a situation, inspired by the role of a boatman.

mener la barque

boat

Floating vessel designed for navigation.

bateau

navigation

The act of steering a vessel on water.

navigation

river

A natural watercourse flowing towards the sea.

rivière

To struggle to navigate a situation.

I'm lost in this project; I feel like a boatman in a storm.

Je suis perdu dans ce projet, je me sens comme un batelier dans un orage.

To be comfortable on the water.

After years of practice, she is a true boatman in her kayak.

Après des années de pratique, elle est un vrai batelier sur son kayak.