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    Kahn (en. Kahn)

    /kan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of traditional flat-bottomed boat.
    The kahn is often used to navigate on inland rivers.
    Le kahn est souvent utilisé pour naviguer sur les rivières intérieures.
    A boat used in certain regions for transporting passengers.
    We took a kahn to cross the river.
    Nous avons pris un kahn pour traverser le fleuve.
    A common river transport means in certain cultures.
    Kahns are essential for fishing in this region.
    Les kahns sont essentiels pour la pêche dans cette région.

    Etymology

    Of Germanic origin, the word 'kahn' means boat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to navigate in a kahn
    To move on water aboard a kahn.
    naviguer en kahn
    to load a kahn
    To put goods aboard a kahn.
    charger un kahn

    Related Words

    skiff
    A light and small boat, often used for fishing.
    barque
    canoe
    A small rowboat or motorboat.
    canot

    Slang Meanings

    A term of endearment for a friend or buddy.
    Hey, kahn, are you coming tonight?
    Hey, kahn, tu viens ce soir?
    Used to refer to someone a bit crazy or eccentric.
    He did something stupid again, that real kahn!
    Il a encore fait une stupidité, ce vrai kahn!