Pirogue (en. Canoe)

/piʁoɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Flat-bottomed boat, usually made of wood, primarily used in shallow aquatic environments.

The canoe is very common in African rivers.

La pirogue est très courante dans les fleuves africains.

Traditional boat used in islands and tropical areas.

We took a canoe to explore the mangroves.

Nous avons pris une pirogue pour explorer les mangroves.

Vessel used for fishing or transporting goods in certain cultures.

Local fishermen use canoes to catch fish in the lake.

Les pêcheurs locaux utilisent des pirogues pour attraper des poissons dans le lac.

The term 'pirogue' comes from the Spanish 'piragua'.

to go canoeing

To navigate or move by canoe.

faire de la pirogue

fishing canoe

Canoe specially designed for fishing.

pirogue de pêche

fishing by canoe

Act of fishing aboard a canoe.

pêche en pirogue

vessel

Vessel or boat used for transport on water.

embarcation

riverine

Relating to rivers.

fluvial

navigation

Action of steering a boat at sea or on a body of water.

navigation

Familiar term for a small vessel.

One could say that this skiff is a canoe for hanging out with friends.

On peut dire que cette barque est une pirogue pour tambouiller entre amis.

Used to refer to an impromptu outing by boat.

We are going canoeing this weekend to enjoy the nice weather.

On fait une pirogue ce week-end pour profiter du beau temps.