ferry in French

ferry in French is bac, ferry, transbordeur — ferry means a boat or ship that carries passengers and vehicles across a stretch of water on a regular route.

ferry in French

bac

noun

(watercraft) A boat or ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.

ferry

noun

(watercraft) A boat or ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.

transbordeur

noun

(watercraft) A boat or ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.

What does "ferry" mean?

noun A boat or ship that carries passengers and vehicles across a stretch of water on a regular route.
"Cars queued at the harbour to drive onto the ferry before sunset."
verb To transport people or things, especially back and forth or across water.
"Volunteers ferried the stranded walkers back to the village in two minibuses."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

ferry in a sentence

Cars queued at the harbour to drive onto the ferry before sunset.
We took the ferry across the channel instead of flying.
Volunteers ferried the stranded walkers back to the village in two minibuses.
A small boat ferried supplies out to the island.

Similar words in French

carry convey ferryboat shuttle transport

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ferry" in French?

"ferry" in French is bac, ferry, transbordeur. ferry means: A boat or ship that carries passengers and vehicles across a stretch of water on a regular route.

How do you use "ferry" in a sentence?

Example: "Cars queued at the harbour to drive onto the ferry before sunset." In French, "ferry" is bac, ferry, transbordeur.

Are there other ways to say "ferry" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "ferry": bac, ferry, transbordeur.

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