French word

transporter

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁɑ̃spɔʁte/

Meaning

  • verbcarry

Example

Je peux transporter tes sacs.

I can carry your bags.

Illustration for transporter (carry)

More examples

On doit transporter les marchandises ce soir.

We have to carry the goods tonight.

Core concept

A load crossing from one place to another, often by vehicle.

Common phrases

  • transporter des bagages

    carry luggage

  • transporter des marchandises

    carry goods

  • transporter quelqu'un

    carry someone

Similar words

porter: Carry something while moving, using the hands or arms.
apporter: Bring something from elsewhere to the speaker or a particular place.
emmener: Take someone or something from one place to another.
déplacer: Move something to a different position or place.

Definition in French

Déplacer quelque chose d'un endroit à un autre, généralement pour le transport de biens ou de personnes, souvent en utilisant un véhicule ou un outil.

Word origin

French transporter comes from Latin transportare, formed from trans, meaning "across," and portare, meaning "carry."

Usage tips

  • Transporter suits moving people or goods over a distance, while porter more often refers to carrying an object by hand.

Other meanings

  • transportverb

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