English–French
“boat” in French
How to say “boat” in French
“Boat” in French is bateau.
A floating vessel carrying people or goods across water, from a small boat to a large ship.
Example sentences with bateau
Le bateau quitte le port ce matin.
The boat leaves the port this morning.
Tips for using bateau
- Bateau is masculine, so standard forms include un bateau and le bateau.
Other French words for “boat”
La barque glisse doucement sur le lac.
The boat glides gently across the lake.