French word

camion

Pronunciation

IPA/kamjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nountruck

Example

Le camion est garé devant la maison.

The truck is parked in front of the house.

Illustration for camion (truck)

More examples

Le camion de livraison arrive cet après-midi.

The delivery truck arrives this afternoon.

Core concept

A large road vehicle whose main purpose is moving goods from one place to another.

Common phrases

  • camion de livraison

    delivery truck

  • camion frigorifique

    refrigerated truck

  • camion de déménagement

    moving truck

Similar words

camionnette: A small commercial vehicle for deliveries or carrying a few people.
poids lourd: A very large truck for hauling large freight over long distances.
utilitaire: A small commercial vehicle for carrying goods or tools.
fourgon: A box-bodied delivery vehicle for carrying goods.

Definition in French

Véhicule routier destiné au transport de marchandises, généralement de grande taille et souvent muni d'une caisse ou attelé à une remorque.

Word origin

Camion entered French from Occitan or Provençal camion, a word for a cart, before acquiring its modern meaning as a vehicle for transporting goods.

Usage tips

  • Camionnette means a smaller light-duty vehicle, while poids lourd refers to a heavy vehicle category and is not simply another word for every camion.

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