French word

yacht

Pronunciation

IPA/jɔt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounyacht

Example

Le yacht est amarré au port.

The yacht is moored in the port.

Illustration for yacht (yacht)

More examples

Nous avons navigué en yacht pendant le week-end.

We sailed on a yacht over the weekend.

Core concept

A polished private boat that serves as a spacious base for relaxing on the sea rather than for ordinary transport.

Common phrases

  • naviguer en yacht

    sail on a yacht

  • sur un yacht

    on a yacht

Similar words

bateau: A general-purpose boat used to transport people or goods in ports and at sea.
voilier: A boat designed to move under sail for recreation or competition.

Definition in French

Bateau de plaisance, généralement spacieux et confortable, utilisé pour le loisir et pouvant être à voile ou à moteur.

Word origin

The French noun was borrowed from English yacht, which in turn came from Dutch jacht, originally meaning a fast chasing vessel.

Usage tips

  • Yacht often suggests a substantial or luxurious leisure boat in French, while bateau is the broader everyday term for a boat.

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