Canots (en. Canoes)

[ka.no]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Lightweight, elongated boat propelled by oars or motor.

Canoes are often used for recreational outings on lakes.

Les canots sont souvent utilisés pour les excursions de loisirs sur les lacs.

Vessel used for navigation in calm waters.

They rented canoes to explore the river.

Ils ont loué des canots pour explorer la rivière.

Traditional boat used by some Indigenous peoples of North America.

Birch bark canoes are an important part of First Nations culture.

Les canots en écorce de bouleau sont une partie importante de la culture des Premières Nations.

The word 'canoe' comes from the Spanish 'canoa', which refers to a lightweight boat.

to go canoeing

Practicing canoeing, often in a recreational setting.

faire du canot

lifeboat

Vessel designed for rescue operations on water.

canot de sauvetage

river canoe

Canoe specifically designed for navigating rivers.

canot de rivière

canoe

A narrower and lighter vessel than a canoe, propelled using paddles.

canoë

rowing

Technique of propelling a vessel using oars.

aviron

recreation

Recreational activity on water, often associated with canoeing.

plaisance

Vomit canoe

This vomit canoe is perfect for a night with friends on the lake.

Ce canot à vomir est parfait pour une soirée entre amis sur le lac.

luxury canoe

They bought a luxury canoe for their summer vacation.

Ils ont acheté un canot de luxe pour leurs vacances d'été.