Quais (en. Docks)

/kɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Edge of a river or canal where boats can be unloaded.

We strolled along the docks of the Seine.

Nous nous sommes promenés le long des quais de la Seine.

Platform serving as a boarding area at a train station or port.

The train will depart from platform number three.

Le train partira du quai numéro trois.

Set of structures or facilities along navigable waterways.

The docks in Brussels are very busy during the summer.

Les quais de Bruxelles sont très animés durant l'été.

From the Latin 'quaium', designating a bank or shore.

to hang out at the dock

To wait or spend time on a dock.

faire le quai

unloading dock

Area designated for loading and unloading goods.

quai de déchargement

train station platform

Platform where trains arrive and depart.

quai de gare

boarding pier

Place for boarding passengers onto boats.

embarcadère

station

Place where trains or means of transport stop.

station

port

Commercial maritime area where ships dock.

port

To enjoy time on the dock to socialize.

We're going to chill at the docks after class.

On va chill sur les quais après les cours.

To hang out on the dock aimlessly.

He spends his days hanging out at the dock.

Il passe ses journées à faire le quai.