French word

cargaison

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁgɛzɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncargo

Example

La cargaison est arrivée ce matin.

The cargo arrived this morning.

Illustration for cargaison (cargo)

More examples

Le camion va livrer la cargaison demain.

The truck will deliver the cargo tomorrow.

Core concept

A concentrated commercial load gathered in containers, crates, or pallets for transport.

Common phrases

  • recevoir la cargaison

    receive the cargo

  • livrer la cargaison

    deliver the cargo

Similar words

colis: A small individually wrapped package for delivery.
marchandise: Products or goods involved in buying and selling.
envoi: A shipment or package sent to a recipient.

Definition in French

Marchandises ou objets chargés sur un véhicule en vue d'un transport, surtout pour des envois commerciaux ou maritimes.

Word origin

The noun developed from Middle French cargaison, formed from charger, 'to load', whose root traces back to Latin carrus, 'wagon'.

Usage tips

  • French un cargo usually means a cargo ship, whereas une cargaison means the goods being transported.

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