French word

paquebot

Pronunciation

IPA/pakəbo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounocean liner

Example

Le paquebot arrive au port demain.

The ocean liner arrives at the port tomorrow.

Illustration for paquebot (ocean liner)

More examples

Les passagers montent à bord du paquebot.

The passengers are getting aboard the ocean liner.

Core concept

A substantial ocean-going vessel built to move passengers between distant ports.

Common phrases

  • embarquer sur le paquebot

    embark on the ocean liner

  • monter à bord du paquebot

    go aboard the ocean liner

Similar words

bateau: A general term for a watercraft used on seas, rivers, and other waterways.
ferry: A vessel that makes regular short trips while carrying passengers and vehicles.

Definition in French

Navire de grande taille destiné principalement au transport de passagers sur de longues distances.

Word origin

The word paquebot is a French borrowing of English packet-boat, whose early meaning included a regular mail and passenger vessel.

Usage tips

  • The final t in paquebot is silent, and the word is pronounced roughly "pak-bo".

Other meanings

  • passenger shipnoun

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