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    Carrosse (en. Coach)

    /ka.ʁɔs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A four-wheeled transportation vehicle, generally luxurious, pulled by horses.
    The king's carriage was decorated with gilding and velvet.
    Le carrosse du roi était décoré de dorures et de velours.
    A vehicle for festive or solemn use.
    They rented a carriage for their wedding.
    Ils ont loué un carrosse pour leur mariage.
    A type of antique car.
    Museums often exhibit historical carriages.
    Les musées exposent souvent des carrosses historiques.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'carrus', meaning 'cart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get into the carriage
    To enter a luxurious vehicle.
    monter dans le carrosse
    carriage of dreams
    A metaphor for an ideal event or a grand occasion.
    carrosse des rêves

    Related Words

    coachbuilder
    A craftsman who makes or repairs carriages.
    carrossier
    bodywork
    The entire outer structure of a vehicle.
    carrosserie

    Slang Meanings

    Luxury car used for special occasions.
    He always arrives in his carriage for the galas.
    Il arrive toujours dans son carrosse pour les galas.
    Term used to refer to a car in poor condition.
    Look at that old wreck, it's a real carriage!
    Regarde cette vieille bagnole, c'est un vrai carrosse!