French word

embarquement

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃baʁkəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounboarding

Example

L'embarquement commence dans vingt minutes.

Boarding begins in twenty minutes.

Illustration for embarquement (boarding)

More examples

L'embarquement a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.

Boarding was delayed because of bad weather.

Core concept

The organized movement from the departure area into a boat, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Common phrases

  • carte d'embarquement

    boarding pass

  • porte d'embarquement

    boarding gate

  • embarquement anticipé

    early boarding

Similar words

montée à bord: The act of passengers or luggage entering an aircraft or ship.
porte d'embarquement: A designated entrance where passengers board an aircraft or ship.
enregistrement: The procedure for checking and recording ticket and checked-luggage details.
contrôle de sécurité: An inspection for dangerous items carried by passengers or in luggage.

Definition in French

Désigne l'action d'embarquer des personnes ou des marchandises sur un bateau, un avion ou un autre moyen de transport, ainsi que la phase organisée précédant le départ.

Word origin

The noun embarquement derives from embarquer plus -ment; embarquer was built from en- and barque and later extended beyond boats to other transport.

Usage tips

  • In travel announcements, embarquement often refers to the boarding phase rather than the moment when the vehicle actually leaves.

Other meanings

  • loadingnoun

Opposites

  • débarquementdisembarkationnoun

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