L'avion cargo
Example: L'avion cargo transporte des marchandises à travers le monde.
Definition
"L'avion cargo" refers to a type of aircraft specifically designed or converted for transporting goods and freight rather than passengers. It plays a crucial role in global logistics by carrying merchandise across countries and continents efficiently and securely.
Etymology
The term "l'avion cargo" combines the French word "avion," meaning airplane, with the word "cargo," borrowed from Spanish and English, which denotes goods carried for commercial purposes. Interestingly, "cargo" originates from the Spanish verb "cargar," meaning to load or carry, reflecting the airplane's function.
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"L'avion cargo" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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