Baudraye (en. Baudraye)
/bo.dʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A device or means of transport, often a vehicle
He needs a baudraye for his deliveries.
Il a besoin d'une baudraye pour ses livraisons.
A collection of things linked for transport
The camping baudraye contains everything necessary for the night.
La baudraye de camping contient tout le nécessaire pour la nuit.
Etymology
Uncertain origin, likely derived from a regional term.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a means of transport
to have a means of transport
avoir une baudraye
to organize the transport of something
to organize the transport of something
faire une baudraye
to lose one's means of transport
to lose one's means of transport
perdre sa baudraye
Related Words
transport
Action of transporting things or people.
transport
vehicle
Device for transporting people or goods.
véhicule
set of keys
A set of related objects, usually keys.
trousseau
Slang Meanings
To be late because one has lost their means of transport.
He is in baudraye because he missed his bus.
Il est en baudraye parce qu'il a raté son bus.
To have a very limited means of transport.
His bike is his only baudraye.
Son vélo est sa seule baudraye.