Le canal
Example: Le canal traverse la ville et facilite le transport fluvial.
Definition
"Le canal" refers to a man-made waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation. It is often used for transport, irrigation, or drainage, as in the phrase, 'Le canal traverse la ville et facilite le transport fluvial.'
Etymology
The word "le canal" comes from the Latin word 'canalis,' meaning 'pipe' or 'channel.' It entered French to describe artificial waterways, reflecting human efforts to control and direct water flow. Did you know that many famous canals, like the Panama Canal, have their roots in this term?
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"Le canal" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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