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    Quai (en. Dock)

    /kɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A structure, typically made of concrete or wood, at the water's edge.
    The passengers waited on the platform to board.
    Les passagers attendaient sur le quai pour embarquer.
    A space where goods are loaded or unloaded from boats.
    The platform was crowded with containers ready to be transported.
    Le quai était encombré de conteneurs prêts à être transportés.
    A street or path running alongside a body of water.
    We took a stroll along the quay to enjoy the view.
    Nous avons pris une promenade le long du quai pour profiter de la vue.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'cai', from Latin 'capitia', meaning 'mark or boundary'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the platform
    To step away from the usual path, to choose a different direction.
    prendre le quai
    train station platform
    The area at the train station where trains arrive and depart.
    quai de la gare
    boarding platform
    The place where one boards a boat or an airplane.
    quai d'embarquement

    Related Words

    dock
    A place where passengers board a boat.
    embarcadère
    pier
    A structure that extends into the water, serving as a shelter for ships.
    jetée
    port
    A place where ships can load and unload cargo.
    port

    Slang Meanings

    A quiet place to relax.
    Let's meet at the platform to chat.
    On se retrouve au quai pour discuter.
    A way of saying that one is waiting for something or someone.
    He is always at the platform waiting for the next adventure.
    Il est toujours sur le quai à attendre la prochaine aventure.