hoverboard
The English word "hoverboard" can be said in French as hoverboard.
The term refers to a levitating board.
Meaning: levitating board (noun)
Did you know?
- In France, if you use the word hoverboard to describe a motorized scooter that you stand on, people might correct you. They often use the term trottinette électrique instead, as the English term is strictly reserved for boards that actually float.
- If you want to sound like you are discussing a piece of science fiction rather than a consumer toy, you can use the term planche volante. This translates to 'flying board' and emphasizes the sensation of flight.
- In formal French scientific or journalistic contexts, the concept of a board staying aloft is described using the word sustentation. This is the technical term for 'lift' or 'buoyancy'.
Examples in context
- Salut les gars, j'ai acheté un nouvel hoverboard aujourd'hui ! On se retrouve au parc tout à l'heure et je vous montrerai comment ça fonctionne.Hey guys, I bought a new hoverboard today! Let's meet at the park later, and I'll show you how it works.
- Il adore faire du hoverboard dans le parc.He loves riding his hoverboard in the park.
- Est-ce que ce hoverboard est facile à utiliser ?Is this hoverboard easy to use?
- Elle a acheté un nouveau hoverboard bleu.She bought a new blue hoverboard.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are at a local park.
- GabrielRegarde, mon hoverboard fonctionne très bien !Look, my hoverboard works very well!
- LéaC'est super, Gabriel, tu es très rapide.That's great, Gabriel, you are very fast.
- GabrielVeux-tu essayer mon hoverboard ?Do you want to try my hoverboard?
- LéaOui, j'aimerais bien essayer !Yes, I would love to try it!
