French word

fourgon

Pronunciation

IPA/fuʁgɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounvan

Example

Le fourgon de livraison est arrivé.

The delivery van has arrived.

Illustration for fourgon (van)

More examples

Le livreur a chargé les colis dans le fourgon.

The delivery driver loaded the packages into the van.

Core concept

A commercial van with an enclosed rear compartment used to move cargo from place to place.

Common phrases

  • fourgon de livraison

    delivery van

  • location de fourgon

    van rental

  • fourgon de police

    police van

Similar words

camionnette: A small box van for carrying goods in urban areas.
camion: A large freight truck for transporting heavy or bulk loads.

Definition in French

Véhicule utilitaire fermé, destiné au transport de marchandises ou d'équipements, souvent employé pour les livraisons.

Word origin

The noun fourgon was formed from the older French form forgon, borrowed through Italian furgone from Medieval Latin furgonem.

Usage tips

  • Fourgon often suggests a cargo-focused vehicle, while camionnette is a broader everyday term for a small van.

Related words

  • fourgonnettesmall vannoun

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