landau
pram, baby carriage
noun lahn-DOH Rare
Origin: Named after Landau, a city in Germany where the carriage style originated
Usage Note
Landau is the classic French word for a full-bodied pram with a hood — the kind that holds a lying infant. It is distinct from a poussette (stroller/pushchair), which is lighter and designed for a seated child. The plural landaus is regular; the final 'u' is pronounced.
Examples
"Elle promène le bébé dans le landau."
Natural Translation
She takes the baby for a walk in the pram.
Literal Translation
She walks the baby in the pram.
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