abord
/a.bɔʁ/noun★Intermediate— on board
formal
On or onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Les passagers ont pris place à bord de l'avion.
The passengers took their seats on board the plane.
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Commonly used in transportation contexts.
informal
In a metaphorical sense, to join or participate in something.
Il est à bord du projet depuis le début.
He has been on board with the project from the start.
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Often used in business or collaborative contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Nautical vs. Metaphorical Use
'À bord' is more common in modern French, but 'abord' is still used in formal or nautical contexts. The metaphorical use ('on board' in English) is common in business contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'a bord', meaning 'on the side (of a ship)'.
📝Usage Notes
The phrase 'à bord' is more commonly used in modern French, but 'abord' is still found in formal or nautical contexts.
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