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    Tarentass (en. Tarantass)

    /ta.ʁɑ̃.tas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of vehicle traditionally used for the transportation of people, often in large cities.
    The tarentass was very popular in 19th century Paris.
    Le tarentass était très populaire au XIXe siècle à Paris.
    A vehicle that runs on roads, usually drawn by horses.
    He chartered a tarentass to go to the party.
    Il a affrété un tarentass pour se rendre à la fête.
    An ancient mode of transportation, often associated with nobility or special events.
    The guests arrived by tarentass, dressed in their finest clothes.
    Les invités sont arrivés en tarentass, vêtus de leurs plus beaux habits.

    Etymology

    The word tarentass comes from the Italian 'tarantass', which referred to a type of four-wheeled carriage.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a tarentass
    To use this type of vehicle for transportation.
    prendre un tarentass
    to travel by tarentass
    To undertake a journey aboard this vehicle.
    voyager en tarentass

    Related Words

    carriage
    Horse-drawn vehicle, often more luxurious.
    carrosse
    hackney carriage
    Horse-drawn vehicle, generally available on demand in the streets.
    fiacre

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a car in a familiar or affectionate way.
    Look at that tarentass, it's really charming!
    Regarde ce tarentass, il est vraiment charmant!