French Conversation · Level 91
60 words
French word
convoi
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃vwa/
Meaning
- masculine nounconvoy
Example
Un convoi de camions bloque la route.
A convoy of trucks is blocking the road.
More examples
Un convoi de secours est parti ce matin.
A relief convoy left this morning.
Core concept
A coordinated line of vehicles travelling as one unit, often with a transport or escort role.
Common phrases
un convoi de camions
a convoy of trucks
un convoi de secours
a relief convoy
un convoi de marchandises
a freight convoy
Similar words
file: A line of people or vehicles waiting their turn.
caravane: A group of vehicles traveling together on a journey or for transport.
Definition in French
Rassemblement de véhicules se déplaçant ensemble, souvent pour transporter des marchandises ou escorter des personnes.
Word origin
The French noun convoi developed from Old French convoier, which traces back to Latin convehere, "to carry together."
Usage tips
- The final oi in convoi is pronounced like "wah," giving the word the approximate pronunciation /kɔ̃vwa/.
Related words
- convoierescortverb