Also means
horse trailer
Usage Note
Van is a loanword from English used in French for both a cargo van and, importantly, a horse trailer. In the equestrian world van specifically means the box trailer used to transport horses — which can catch learners off guard. For a standard delivery van, camionnette is equally common.
Examples
"Les chevaux sont dans le van."
Natural Translation
The horses are in the trailer.

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