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calèche

horse-drawn carriage

noun kah-LESH Rare

Usage Note

Calèche entered French from German Kalesche (itself from Polish kolaska) in the 17th century. It refers to an open four-wheeled carriage with a folding hood, drawn by horses. Today calèches are mostly found as tourist attractions in historic city centres or as ceremonial vehicles.

Examples

"Nous avons fait un tour en calèche dans la vieille ville."

Natural Translation

We took a carriage ride through the old town.

Literal Translation

We have done a tour in carriage in the old town.

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