Croisier (en. Cruise)

kʁwazje

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To sail aboard a cruise ship.
We are going to cruise in the Mediterranean this summer.
Nous allons croisier en Méditerranée cet été.
To move on the water for pleasure.
He likes to cruise along the coast.
Il aime croisier le long de la côte.
To take a boat trip, often luxurious.
She decided to cruise in the Caribbean.
Elle a décidé de croisier aux Caraïbes.

Etymology

From the French 'croisière,' derived from 'croiser.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

To go on a cruise
To participate in a boat trip, usually along the coast.
Faire une croisière
To be cruising
To be in the course of a journey on a cruise ship.
Être en croisière
To cruise on the waves
To sail pleasantly on the water.
Croisier sur les flots

Related Words

cruise
Boat trip, especially for leisure.
croisière
ship
Large boat, especially for transportation.
navire
captain
Person who commands a ship.
capitaine

Slang Meanings

To sail aimlessly.
We are going to cruise a bit on the lake today.
On va croisier un peu sur le lac aujourd'hui.
To enjoy a moment of relaxation on the water.
After work, we like to cruise along the river.
Après le boulot, on aime bien croisier le long de la rivière.