French Conversation · Level 29
89 words
French word
chargement
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃaʁʒəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounloading
Example
Le chargement du camion a commencé ce matin.
Loading the truck began this morning.
More examples
Le chargement des marchandises a été retardé par la pluie.
The loading of the goods was delayed by the rain.
Core concept
A visible load being placed into transport or left ready in a designated loading space.
Common phrases
chargement du camion
loading the truck
chargement des marchandises
loading the goods
chargement en cours
loading in progress
Similar words
déchargement: The process of removing loaded goods from a vehicle or ship.
livraison: The act of delivering goods or products to the recipient.
colis: A single small package prepared for shipping or receiving.
marchandise: Goods or products intended for sale or distribution.
Definition in French
État ou action résultant du placement de marchandises ou d'objets à l'intérieur d'un moyen de transport, d'un conteneur ou sur une aire de chargement.
Word origin
The noun chargement is formed from charger, meaning to load, with the productive suffix -ment for an action or its result.
Usage tips
- In transport contexts, chargement may refer to the cargo as a whole rather than only to the act of loading.