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    Vaisseaux (en. Vessels)

    /vɛs.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Conduits in the human or animal body that transport blood or other fluids.
    Blood vessels are essential for the circulation of blood.
    Les vaisseaux sanguins sont essentiels pour la circulation du sang.
    Large ships or boats.
    War vessels patrol the seas.
    Les vaisseaux de guerre patrouillent les mers.
    Space vessels used for traveling in space.
    Spacecraft are launched from specialized launch sites.
    Les vaisseaux spatiaux sont lancés depuis des sites de lancement spécialisés.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vessel', which refers to a container or a means of transport.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blood vessels
    Conduits that transport blood in the body.
    vaisseaux sanguins
    flagship
    The most important ship in a fleet.
    vaisseau amiral
    spacecraft
    Vehicle designed to travel in space.
    vaisseau spatial

    Related Words

    blood
    Vital fluid circulating in the vessels.
    sang
    navigation
    The act of directing a vessel.
    navigation
    fleet
    A collection of vessels or ships.
    flotte

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to a vessel informally.
    This old vessel has lost all its glory.
    Ce vieux vaisseau a perdu toute sa gloire.
    A term used to designate a person who travels a lot.
    He is a real vessel, always going on cruises.
    C'est un vrai vaisseau, toujours en train de faire des croisières.