carriage in French
carriage in French is carrosse, port, chariot — carriage means the act of carrying something from one place to another.
carriage in French
carrosse
A (mostly four-wheeled) lighter vehicle chiefly designed to transport people, generally drawn by horse power.
port
(now, _, rare) A manner of walking and moving in general; how one carries oneself, bearing, gait.
chariot
The part of a typewriter supporting the paper.
What does "carriage" mean?
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noun The act of carrying something from one place to another.
"The shop charges extra for the carriage of heavy parcels overseas."
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noun A way of transporting people or goods.
"Rail was once the main carriage of coal to the coast."
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noun A vehicle with wheels, usually pulled by a horse, used for carrying people.
"The wedding couple left the church in a white carriage."
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noun A short way of saying 'railway carriage', a train car for passengers or goods.
"Please move along to the next carriage if this one is full."
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carriage in a sentence
- The shop charges extra for the carriage of heavy parcels overseas.
- Carriage of the goods by lorry took three days.
- Rail was once the main carriage of coal to the coast.
- The company specialises in the carriage of fresh fruit by sea.
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What is "carriage" in French?
"carriage" in French is carrosse, port, chariot. carriage means: The act of carrying something from one place to another.
How do you use "carriage" in a sentence?
Example: "The shop charges extra for the carriage of heavy parcels overseas." In French, "carriage" is carrosse, port, chariot.
Are there other ways to say "carriage" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "carriage": carrosse, port, chariot.
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