English–French

“yacht” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/jɔt/

Example

Le yacht est amarré au port.

The yacht is moored in the port.

Illustration for yacht (yacht)

How to say “yacht” in French

“Yacht” in French is yacht.

A polished private boat that serves as a spacious base for relaxing on the sea rather than for ordinary transport.

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

Example sentences with yacht

Nous avons navigué en yacht pendant le week-end.

We sailed on a yacht over the weekend.

Tips for using yacht

  • Yacht often suggests a substantial or luxurious leisure boat in French, while bateau is the broader everyday term for a boat.

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