Chariot (en. Cart)
/ʃaʁjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Vehicle with two or four wheels, used to transport people or goods.
The supermarket cart was filled with products.
Le chariot du supermarché était rempli de produits.
Transport instrument used in agriculture or at sales points.
They used a cart to transport vegetables.
Ils ont utilisé un chariot pour transporter les légumes.
Shopping cart used in stores.
The cart was too heavy to move easily.
Le chariot était trop lourd pour être déplacé facilement.
Etymology
From the Latin 'carrus', meaning 'cart'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
golf cart
Cart used to carry golf clubs.
chariot de golf
forklift
Lifting device for moving heavy loads.
chariot élévateur
transport cart
Cart designed to transfer goods from one place to another.
chariot de transport
Related Words
carriage
Horse-drawn vehicle, often used for royal transport.
carrosse
shopping cart
Small cart used in supermarkets for shopping.
caddie
trailer
Vehicle attached to another vehicle to transport goods.
remorque
Slang Meanings
Cart used for fast transport.
He took the cart to finish his run faster.
Il a pris le chariot pour finir sa course plus vite.
Quick money made with a sale.
This deal was a real cart for me.
Cette affaire a été un vrai chariot pour moi.