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    Équipage (en. Crew)

    /e.ki.paʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A group of people working together, usually on a ship or an airplane.
    The ship's crew executed the maneuvers at sea well.
    L'équipage du navire a bien exécuté les manœuvres en mer.
    All members of a staff responsible for a functional task.
    The airplane crew took care of the passengers' safety.
    L'équipage de l'avion a pris soin de la sécurité des passagers.
    Terminology used to refer to people who operate a machine.
    The mechanic is part of the crew and takes care of the equipment.
    Le mécanicien fait partie de l'équipage et s'occupe des engins.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to equip', rooted in the idea of providing and organizing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be part of the crew
    to be a member of a team or group
    faire partie de l'équipage
    rescue crew
    team dedicated to rescue operations
    équipage de secours
    technical crew
    group of specialists responsible for maintenance
    équipage technique

    Related Words

    team
    group of people working together towards a common goal
    équipe
    ship
    vessel or boat designed to navigate on water
    navire
    aviation
    sciences and techniques of planes and flight
    aviation

    Slang Meanings

    Group of friends who often gather for activities
    We meet with the crew at the bar tonight.
    On se retrouve avec l'équipage au bar ce soir.
    The team that informally manages the projects
    We have our crew for the project, we're going to crush it.
    On a notre équipage pour le projet, on va tout déchirer.