French word

camionnette

Pronunciation

IPA/kamjonɛt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounvan

Example

La camionnette est garée devant la maison.

The van is parked in front of the house.

Illustration for camionnette (van)

More examples

Nous avons loué une camionnette pour le week-end.

We rented a van for the weekend.

Core concept

A compact enclosed work vehicle carrying tools or light loads instead of passengers.

Common phrases

  • louer une camionnette

    rent a van

  • une camionnette de livraison

    delivery van

  • conduire une camionnette

    drive a van

Similar words

utilitaire: A general term for a commercial vehicle that carries goods or tools.
fourgon: A cargo vehicle with a large box-shaped compartment, common in delivery and construction work.
camion: A large truck designed to transport substantial loads over long distances.
monospace: A spacious, box-like passenger car for families or groups of passengers.

Definition in French

Petit véhicule utilitaire fermé servant au transport de charges légères ou d'outils, distinct d'une voiture particulière.

Word origin

French forms camionnette from camion with the diminutive suffix -ette, while camion entered French from Spanish camión.

Usage tips

  • Camionnette is feminine, so standard forms include une camionnette and cette camionnette.

Other meanings

  • small trucknoun

Opposites

  • véhicule particulierpassenger vehiclenoun

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