L'équipage
Example: L'équipage du bateau a accueilli les touristes chaleureusement.
Definition
"L'équipage" refers to the group of people who work together on a boat, ship, or aircraft, responsible for operating and maintaining it. In tourism, "l'équipage" often warmly welcomes and assists passengers during their journey.
Etymology
The word "l'équipage" comes from the French verb 'équiper,' meaning to equip or outfit. Originally, it referred to the equipment and supplies for a ship, but over time it came to denote the crew operating the vessel. Did you know that the term highlights the importance of preparedness and teamwork among crew members?
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"L'équipage" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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