bateau
boat
The word 'bateau' is a common noun in French, usually used to refer to a small to medium sized sea or river transport. It is used in the same contexts as the English word 'boat'. Example in a sentence: Le bateau est sur la mer which means The boat is on the sea.
Example sentences using: bateau
J'aimerais voyager en bateau à travers la Manche
I would like to travel by boat across the English Channel
In this sentence, 'bateau' is used to signify a mode of transportation across the English Channel, showing one of its use-cases as a means of travel.
Le bateau de mon grand-père est au port
My grandfather's boat is in the port
This phrase employs the use of 'bateau' to denote ownership of the boat by the speaker's grandfather, showing that objects can be possessed by individuals.
Il a construit un bateau en bois avec son père
He built a wooden boat with his father
This sentence shows the use of 'bateau' to illustrate an accomplishment made together with another person. The focus here is the act of creating or building, with 'bateau' serving as the object being created.