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    Gondole (en. Gondola)

    /ɡɔ̃.dɔl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Flat-bottomed boat, mainly used in Venice for passenger transport.
    The gondola glided gently over the city's canals.
    La gondole glissait doucement sur les canaux de la ville.
    A vessel, often decorated, typical of Venice.
    The gondolas are adorned with golden trims and sculptures.
    Les gondoles sont ornées de liserés dorés et de sculptures.
    In a figurative sense, a gondola can refer to any means of transport on water.
    He rented a gondola to explore the lakeside landscapes.
    Il a loué une gondole pour explorer les paysages lacustres.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word gondola dates back to the Italian 'gondola', derived from the Latin 'cundula', referring to a small boat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a gondola ride
    To undertake a romantic boat trip through the canals.
    faire une promenade en gondole
    steam gondola
    A type of gondola boat powered by a steam engine.
    gondole à vapeur

    Related Words

    Venice
    Italian city famous for its canals and gondolas.
    venise
    canal
    Navigable waterway built for transport.
    canal

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to describe slow transport.
    This traffic jam is like taking a gondola during rush hour.
    Cet embouteillage, c'est comme prendre une gondole en pleine heure de pointe.
    Humorous usage for a comfortable car ride.
    He drives my car as if he were in a gondola.
    Il conduit ma voiture comme s'il était en gondole.