canoë
/ka.nɔ.e/masculine
The English phrase "canoe" is translated into French as canoë.
canoë is a masculine noun used to refer to a small, long and narrow boat.
Meaning: small long and narrow boat (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
canoë is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and is pronounced /ka.nɔ.e/.
Did you know?
- The word canoë is borrowed from the Spanish canoa, which was adapted from the Taíno language of the Caribbean.
- The spelling of canoë includes a diaeresis (the two dots over the 'e'), which tells the reader to pronounce the 'e' as a separate vowel rather than blending it with the 'o'.
- While 'canoë' describes the vessel, French speakers use the verb canoter to describe the specific act of going for a trip in one.
Examples in context
- Leur canoë a chaviré.Their canoe capsized.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a canoe capsizing.Tatoeba #10272668 by lbdx, translation #6639374 by Hybrid
- Nous avons loué un canoë.We rented out a canoe.This sentence is useful for describing the act of renting a canoe.Tatoeba #8447933 by Aiji, translation #2147098 by AlanF_US
- Une vague géante inonda le canoë.A giant wave flooded the canoe.This sentence is useful for describing a canoe being flooded by a wave.Tatoeba #8954174 by Aiji, translation #3389769 by AlanF_US
- Je vais faire du canoë ce weekend.I'm going canoeing this weekend.
- Ah, c'est génial ! Où est-ce que tu loues le canoë ?Ah, that's amazing! Where are you renting the canoe?
- On part à l'aventure en pirogue ?Are we going on an adventure in a canoe?
- Oui, j'ai déjà réservé une pirogue pour nous.Yes, I've already booked a canoe for us.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are preparing for a trip on a lake.
- ManonTu as apporté le canoë ?Did you bring the canoe?
- LucasOui, le canoë est dans le coffre.Yes, the canoe is in the trunk.
- ManonSuper, Lucas ! On peut partir.Great, Lucas! We can go.
- LucasAttends, je prends mon gilet de sauvetage.Wait, I'm grabbing my life jacket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “canoe” translations and entries canoë, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries canoë, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
