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    Carriole (en. Cart)

    /kaʁjol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A lightweight vehicle with two wheels, pulled by an animal or used for transporting small loads.
    He hitched his horse to the carriole to transport the children.
    Il a attelé son cheval à la carriole pour transporter les enfants.
    A leisure vehicle, often used for outings.
    We took a carriole to explore the park.
    Nous avons pris une carriole pour explorer le parc.
    A type of small trailer.
    The carriole was filled with hay.
    La carriole était remplie de foin.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word carriole comes from the Latin 'carriola', a diminutive of 'carrus' which means cart.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a ride in a carriole
    To stroll using a carriole.
    faire du tour en carriole
    to arrive in a carriole
    To arrive somewhere using this type of vehicle.
    arriver en carriole
    to pull a carriole
    To use an animal to pull a small cart.
    tirer une carriole

    Related Words

    coach
    A four-wheeled transport vehicle, often pulled by horses.
    carrosse
    tailgate
    The rear part of a vehicle that provides access to a cargo area.
    hayon

    Slang Meanings

    Toddler
    He's always on his little frame, a real mini-carriole.
    Il est toujours sur son petit cadre, un vrai mini-carriole.
    Someone who loiters
    Look at him, he's like a carriole, always dragging behind.
    Regarde-le, il est comme une carriole, toujours à traîner derrière.