English–French
“canoe” in French
How to say “canoe” in French
“Canoe” in French is canot.
A modest working or leisure boat that remains easy to maneuver in coastal water.
Example sentences with canot
Il a mis à l'eau le canot avant de partir.
He put the canoe in the water before leaving.
Tips for using canot
- Canot and canoë are not interchangeable: canot commonly denotes a small service, fishing, or utility boat, while canoë usually denotes a narrow paddle craft.
Other French words for “canoe”
Regarde la pirogue près du quai.
Look at the canoe near the pier.