croisière
/kʁwa.zjɛʁ/feminine
The English word "cruise" is translated into French as croisière.
The term croisière refers to a sea voyage. To say you are going on a cruise, use the phrase faire une croisière. If you are referring specifically to the vessel itself, the term for a cruise ship is bateau de croisière and a stop during the voyage is called a port d'escale.
Meaning: sea voyage (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun croisière is feminine. Consequently, you should use the indefinite article une when referring to a cruise, as in une croisière.
How do you pronounce it?
/kʁwa.zjɛʁ/ (2 syllables)
Did you know?
- In French, croisière is also used in the phrase vitesse de croisière to describe a 'cruising speed'. This term applies to airplanes, cars and even the steady progress of a project or a political campaign.
- The word croisière comes from the verb croiser, which means 'to cross'. This reflects the original purpose of such voyages, which were designed to cross the sea from one point to another rather than just floating.
- If a naval vessel is performing a mission rather than a vacation, it is described as being en croisière, which shifts the meaning from leisure to a functional military state.
Examples in context
- C'est une croisière de luxe.It is a luxury cruise.This sentence uses croisière to describe a luxury cruise.Tatoeba #3259319 by nimfeo, translation #3259320 by CM
- Tom et Mary font une croisière.Tom and Mary are on a cruise.This sentence uses croisière to say that Tom and Mary are on a cruise.Tatoeba #7549399 by tras, translation #7544269 by CK
- Le bateau de croisière est en train de couler.The cruise ship is sinking.This sentence uses croisière to identify a cruise ship.Tatoeba #5800063 by Toynop, translation #5790292 by Eccles17
- Je prévois de partir en croisière en Méditerranée cet été.I plan on going on a cruise in the Mediterranean this summer.
- J'ai toujours rêvé de faire un voyage en mer autour des îles grecques.I've always dreamed of going on a cruise around the Greek islands.
- Ça te dit une petite virée en mer le week-end prochain?How about a little cruise next weekend?
- On va faire une croisière dans les Caraïbes pour nos noces de diamant.We are going on a cruise in the Caribbean for our diamond wedding anniversary.
- Faire une magnifique croisière dans les fjords norvégiens.Go on a magnificent cruise in the Norwegian fjords.
- Profiter d'une croisière de luxe dans les Caraïbes.Enjoy a luxurious cruise in the Caribbean.
- Connaissez-vous des compagnies de croisière réputées en France?Do you know any reputable cruise companies in France?
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are discussing their vacation plans.
- GabrielTu veux partir en croisière cet été ?Do you want to go on a cruise this summer?
- ManonOui, j'adore l'idée d'une croisière en Méditerranée.Yes, I love the idea of a cruise in the Mediterranean.
- GabrielOn peut réserver une croisière pour deux.We can book a cruise for two.
- ManonC'est parfait, Gabriel !That's perfect, Gabriel!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cruise” translations and entries croisière, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
