vessel in French

vessel in French is vaisseau, vase, recipient — vessel means a ship, boat, or other craft built for travelling on water (or, more loosely, air or space).

vessel in French

vaisseau

noun

A person as a container of qualities or feelings. [From 1382]

vase

noun

A person as a container of qualities or feelings. [From 1382]

recipient

noun

A person as a container of qualities or feelings. [From 1382]

vaisseau

noun

(biology) A tube or canal that carries fluid in an animal or plant. [From 1398]

What does "vessel" mean?

noun A ship, boat, or other craft built for travelling on water (or, more loosely, air or space).
"The fishing vessel returned to harbour just before the storm hit."
noun A container, such as a bowl, cup, or bottle, used to hold a liquid or other substance.
"Pour the mixture into a clean glass vessel."
noun A tube inside the body or a plant that carries fluid, such as blood.
"The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged blood vessel."

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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”.

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”.

vessel in a sentence

The fishing vessel returned to harbour just before the storm hit.
A large vessel slowly crossed the bay at sunrise.
Pour the mixture into a clean glass vessel.
She kept the water in a clay vessel to keep it cool.

Similar words in French

container craft holder receptacle ship

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "vessel" in French?

"vessel" in French is vaisseau, vase, recipient. vessel means: A ship, boat, or other craft built for travelling on water (or, more loosely, air or space).

How do you use "vessel" in a sentence?

Example: "The fishing vessel returned to harbour just before the storm hit." In French, "vessel" is vaisseau, vase, recipient.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "vessel": vaisseau, vase, recipient.

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