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Chaloupe (en. Boat)

/ʃa.lup/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: A small boat, generally flat-bottomed, suitable for navigation in coastal areas or rivers.

Example Sentence: The dinghy was used to reach the nearby island.

La chaloupe a été utilisée pour rejoindre l'île voisine.

Definition: An embarkation for small maritime crossings.

Example Sentence: We took a dinghy to explore the coves.

Nous avons pris une chaloupe pour explorer les criques.

Definition: A small fishing boat.

Example Sentence: The fisherman took out his dinghy for a day at sea.

Le pêcheur a sorti sa chaloupe pour une journée en mer.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: The word 'dinghy' comes from the Spanish 'chalupa', which is itself derived from the Nahuatl 'tlālollātl', meaning 'boat' or 'vessel'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: to take the dinghy

Meaning: To use a small boat for a crossing.

prendre la chaloupe

Common Phrase: lifeboat

Meaning: A boat used to rescue people in distress at sea.

chaloupe de sauvetage

Common Phrase: to navigate in a dinghy

Meaning: To move by small boat on water.

naviguer en chaloupe

Related Words

Related Word: skiff

Description: Flat-bottomed boat, often used for fishing.

barque

Related Word: canoe

Description: Small lightweight vessel powered by oars or sail.

canot

Related Word: boat

Description: Floating vehicle used for navigation on water.

bateau

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: To have a dinghy

Slang Example: He has a dinghy that allows him to navigate easily on the lake.

Il a une chaloupe qui lui permet de naviguer facilement sur le lac.

Slang Meaning: Flat-bottomed dinghy

Slang Example: It's a flat-bottomed dinghy that is perfect for line fishing.

C'est une chaloupe à fond plat qui est parfaite pour la pêche à la ligne.