La croisière
Example: Nous avons réservé une croisière en Méditerranée cet été.
Definition
"La croisière" refers to a trip or voyage on a ship, typically for pleasure, involving travel to various destinations. It often implies a leisurely journey where passengers enjoy amenities and sightseeing, as in "Nous avons réservé une croisière en Méditerranée cet été."
Etymology
The word "la croisière" comes from the French verb "croiser," meaning to cross or to go across. Originally, it referred to a naval patrol or mission crossing the sea. Over time, it evolved to mean a pleasure voyage by ship, especially one that cruises along a route with stops at multiple ports.
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"La croisière" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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