Débarquer (en. Land)

/de.baʁ.ke/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To put people or goods ashore.
The passengers will debark at the dock.
Les passagers vont débarker sur le quai.
To arrive suddenly at the place where someone is.
He showed up at my place unexpectedly.
Il a débarqué chez moi sans prévenir.
To exit a vehicle after a journey.
We got off the bus after a long road.
Nous avons débarké du bus après une longue route.

Etymology

From the prefix 'de-' and 'barque', which designates a small boat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to show up unexpectedly
To arrive without warning, suddenly.
débarquer à l'improviste
to arrive at a place
To arrive at a specific location.
débarquer dans un lieu
to get someone out
To get someone down or out of a vehicle.
débarquer quelqu'un

Related Words

barque
A small boat.
barque
debarkation
The action of debarking.
débarquement
landing
The act of coming to land, like an aircraft.
atterrissage

Slang Meanings

To arrive unexpectedly.
He barged into my place like a madman!
Il a déboulé chez moi comme un fou !
Lack of delicacy in a situation.
She shows up without warning, it's a bit awkward.
Elle débarque sans prévenir, c'est un peu gênant.