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fret

freight

noun FREH Rare
Travel & Places Transportation

Origin: Middle Dutch or Middle Low German vracht 'cargo'

Also means

cargo

Usage Note

Fret is the standard commercial and shipping term for freight or cargo charges. Note that the final 't' is silent. The verb fréter means 'to charter' a vessel or vehicle. Fret aérien means air freight, while fret maritime is sea freight. Do not confuse with the musical frette (guitar fret).

Examples

"Le fret maritime a augmenté cette année."

Natural Translation

Sea freight has increased this year.

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