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    Tilbury (en. Tilbury)

    [til-bə-ri]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of light carriage, often with two seats, designed to be pulled by a single horse.
    He rented a tilbury for his ride in the countryside.
    Il a loué un tilbury pour sa promenade dans la campagne.
    Historically, a vehicle primarily used in the 19th century.
    The tilbury was popular among the aristocrats of the time.
    Le tilbury était populaire parmi les aristocrates de l'époque.

    Etymology

    The word 'tilbury' comes from Tilbury, an English port, and developed to refer to this type of vehicle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go in a tilbury
    to take a ride using a tilbury.
    aller en tilbury
    to break the rhythm of the tilbury
    to take a break or slow down the movement.
    briser le rythme du tilbury

    Related Words

    cavalry
    A body of troops made up of mounted soldiers.
    cavalerie
    harness
    System of connection between draft animals and the vehicle.
    attelage
    cohesion
    The action of linking or uniting, often applied to groups.
    cohésion

    Slang Meanings

    An outdated means of transportation.
    Oh, you are still in a tilbury, you should take a modern taxi!
    Oh, tu es toujours en tilbury, tu devrais prendre un taxi moderne !
    Represents a retro lifestyle.
    She lives in a tilbury style, always old-fashioned.
    Elle vit dans un style tilbury, toujours à l'ancienne.