yacht
/jɔt/masculine
The English phrase 'yacht' is translated into French as yacht.
yacht refers to any private, noncommercial vessel.
Meaning: any private noncommercial vessel (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is used with the masculine indefinite article un (un yacht). To form the plural, add an s to the end of the word, though the pronunciation remains the same.
How do you pronounce it?
/jɔt/
Did you know?
- The word yacht entered the French language through English, which had previously borrowed it from the Dutch word jacht, meaning 'hunt'.
- While yacht is common, French speakers often use bateau for almost any vessel, regardless of luxury. Using yacht specifically emphasizes a level of prestige or extreme wealth that bateau does not convey.
- The French word yachting is used as a noun to describe the sport of sailing or the lifestyle associated with these boats. It refers to the activity of yachting rather than the vessel itself.
Examples in context
- J'aimerais bien affréter un yacht.I would like to charter a yacht.This sentence shows how to use yacht with the verb for chartering.Tatoeba #1088814 by sacredceltic, translation #1152293 by belgavox
- Tom ne peut pas se payer un yacht.Tom can't afford a yacht.This sentence demonstrates using yacht to talk about affordability.Tatoeba #7364750 by tras, translation #7364316 by CK
- Le yacht a navigué autour d'une bouée.The yacht sailed around a buoy.This sentence illustrates yacht as the subject of a sentence regarding navigation.Tatoeba #8414199 by lbdx, translation #29895 by CM
- Le yacht de luxe vous attend au port.The luxury yacht is waiting for you at the harbor.
- J'ai vu un magnifique bateau de plaisance dans la baie.I saw a stunning yacht in the bay.
- Mon cousin possède un voilier de luxe avec lequel il explore le monde.My cousin owns a luxurious yacht with which he explores the world.
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Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a luxury boat show.
- ChloéRegarde ce magnifique yacht blanc.Look at that magnificent white yacht.
- NathanIl est vraiment impressionnant, Chloé.It is truly impressive, Chloé.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu veux monter à bord ?Do you want to go aboard?
- NathanNon, je préfère rester sur le quai.No, I prefer to stay on the dock.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yacht” translations and entries yacht, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries yacht, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
