French Conversation · Level 72
58 words
French word
aqueduc
Pronunciation
IPA/akədyk/
Meaning
- masculine nounaqueduct
Example
Nous avons visité un aqueduc près de la ville.
We visited an aqueduct near the town.
More examples
On peut voir l'aqueduc depuis le chemin de randonnée.
You can see the aqueduct from the hiking trail.
Core concept
A raised bridge-like structure that carries water from one place to another.
Similar words
canal: A dug waterway used to irrigate land or allow boats to pass.
canalisation: An underground or indoor pipe system used for water distribution or sewage.
conduite: An individual water pipe, pipe section, or pipeline route.
Definition in French
Ouvrage destiné à conduire l'eau d'un point à un autre, souvent construit sous la forme d'un pont ou d'une galerie surélevée.
Word origin
The French noun comes from Old French aqueduc, borrowed from Latin aquaeductus, formed from aqua, 'water', and ducere, 'to lead'.
Usage tips
- Aqueduc is masculine, so standard forms include un aqueduc and cet aqueduc.