Skip to content

voiturer

to transport by carriage

verb vwah-too-REH Rare

Usage Note

Voiturer is an archaic or literary verb meaning to convey someone or something by vehicle. It derives from voiture (car, carriage). In modern French it is rarely used; transporter or véhiculer are preferred. It appears in historical texts and humorous registers.

Examples

"On voiturait les marchandises jusqu'au marché."

Natural Translation

Goods were carted to the market.

Explore French by topic