yacht
yacht
noun YOT Rare
Origin: From Dutch jacht ('hunting vessel').
Usage Note
Yacht is used in French just as in English, referring to a large private sailing or motor vessel. It is pronounced roughly 'yot'. The plural is regular: yachts.
Examples
"Ils font une croisière sur un yacht."
Natural Translation
They are going on a cruise on a yacht.
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