Noms de Base - Transport

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

voiture

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

bicyclette

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

bus

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

train

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

métro

a vehicle with two wheels, powered by an engine

moto

a light motor vehicle with a floorboard on which the rider puts their legs, and with wheels of usually small size

scooter

a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

taxi

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

avion

a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

hélicoptère

(trademark) a boot with a line of small wheels at its bottom that is used for skating

patin à roulettes

a vehicle that runs on electricity, moving on a rail in streets of a town or city to carry passengers

trolley, tramway

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

bateau

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

navire

a big vehicle without back windows, smaller than a truck, used for carrying people or things

fourgon, camionnette

a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along

locomotive

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

ferry

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

canoë

a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

skateboard, planche à roulettes

a small motorized vehicle that one can ride like a motorcycle on water

scooter des mers, jet-ski

a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits

kayak

a large boat with an engine used for pleasure trips

voilier

a big ship for vacation trips, usually with fun things to do and entertainment on board

paquebot de croisière, navire de croisière

a doorless two-wheeled vehicle that holds one or two passengers and is drawn by a person walking or cycling, used in South East Asia

pousse-pousse, rickshaw

a vehicle that runs on tracks and is pulled by a moving cable, typically used for transportation up steep hills or mountains

téléphérique, cable-car

a vehicle often pulled by horses used for carrying people over snow from one place to the other

traîneau, luge

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

monorail

a motorized or towable vehicle equipped with living amenities, designed for temporary accommodation and travel enjoyment

véhicule de loisirs, véhicule récréatif

a vehicle designed and used to go to space and return multiple times

navette spatiale

a very fast aircraft with jet engines

avion à réaction, jet

a big, colorful, and light kite that people use to fly in the sky

parapente

an outdoor recreational activity and adventure sport where participants ride along a cable or wire, often suspended between two elevated points, using a harness and pulley system, experiencing a thrilling and fast-paced aerial ride

tyrolienne, ligne de zip

a warship that can operate both on and under water

sous-marin

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

camion

a large, luxurious, and expensive car with a partition between the passengers and the driver

limousine

a large car that is similar to a van and can seat up to eight or nine people

minivanne, monospace

a type of vehicle designed to be used on rough or uneven surfaces, like dirt trails or rocky terrain, rather than on smooth roads

véhicule tout terrain, véhicule hors route

a type of car that is roomy, versatile, and often has four-wheel drive, suitable for various terrains and carrying lots of stuff or people

véhicule utilitaire sportif, SUV (véhicule utilitaire sportif)

a car having a closed body with two or four doors and a separated boot in the back

berline

a car with a rear door that swings upward, providing access to the cargo area, and usually has a shared space for passengers and cargo

hatchback, voiture compacte

a car with a fixed roof, two doors, and a compact size, often designed for style and performance rather than spaciousness

coupé

a powerful truck with forks at the front that is used to lift and move heavy materials, commonly found in places like warehouses and construction sites

chariot élévateur, transpalette élévateur

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

grue

a type of elevated platform machinery that features a hydraulic or articulated arm with a platform at the end, enabling workers to access elevated areas for maintenance, construction, or other tasks

nacelle élévatrice, grue à bras articulé

a large vehicle composed of a tractor unit that pulls a separate trailer, commonly used for transporting goods over long distances on highways

camion remorque, semi-remorque

a vehicle with an open cargo area at the back, usually separated from the cab, designed for hauling goods, equipment, or transporting smaller loads

camion pickup, pickup

a heavy-duty vehicle with a bed that can be tilted or raised at the front, allowing it to unload its contents by tipping them out behind the truck

camion benne, camion à benne

an automobile that is smaller than a full-sized car, making it easier to drive and park in tight spaces

voiture compacte, automobile compacte

a longer-bodied vehicle with a rear cargo area that is part of the passenger compartment, often with a rear hatchback or tailgate for cargo access

break, voiture familiale

a vehicle designed to travel in space

vaisseau spatial