Embarcations (en. Boats)
/ɑ̃.baʁ.ka.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Embarcations refer to small vessels or water transport means.
Traditional boats are often made of wood.
Les embarcations traditionnelles sont souvent en bois.
Action of boarding passengers or goods.
Boarding of passengers will begin at 3 PM.
L'embarquement des passagers débutera à 15 heures.
The small boats used for water transport.
Fishermen use light boats to navigate on the lake.
Les pêcheurs utilisent des embarcations légères pour naviguer sur le lac.
Etymology
The word 'embarcation' comes from the verb 'embarquer', which means to board.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to leave on a boat
To go on board a ship.
partir en embarcation
to carry out the boarding
To perform the action of boarding passengers.
faire l'embarquement
to load goods
To load goods onto a ship or vehicle.
embarquer des marchandises
Related Words
to board
To put on board.
embarquer
to disembark
To exit a means of transport.
débarquer
ship
Large boat used for sea transport.
navire
Slang Meanings
A small boat used for friendly outings.
We took a boat to go swimming.
On a pris une embarcation pour aller se baigner.
A boat used for parties on the water.
Tonight, we are renting a boat for the evening.
Ce soir, on loue une embarcation pour la soirée.