English–French

“cargo ship” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁgo/

Example

Le cargo est arrivé au port ce matin.

The cargo ship arrived at the port this morning.

Illustration for cargo (cargo ship)

How to say “cargo ship” in French

“Cargo ship” in French is cargo.

A large merchant ship carrying heavy loads between ports.

Full entry for cargo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cargo

L'équipage a commencé à décharger le cargo.

The crew started unloading the cargo ship.

Tips for using cargo

  • In French, un cargo usually names the ship, while la cargaison or le fret names the goods being transported.

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