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yacht

yacht

noun YOT Rare

Origin: From Dutch jacht ('hunting vessel').

Usage Note

Yacht is used in French just as in English, referring to a large private sailing or motor vessel. It is pronounced roughly 'yot'. The plural is regular: yachts.

Examples

"Ils font une croisière sur un yacht."

Natural Translation

They are going on a cruise on a yacht.

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