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hors bord
/ɔʁ bɔʁ/
outboard motorboat
Il a acheté un hors bord pour aller pêcher.
He bought an outboard motorboat to go fishing.
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A small boat powered by an outboard motor, typically used for recreational purposes.
On a loué un hors bord pour la journée.
We rented an outboard motorboat for the day.
Les enfants adorent faire des tours en hors bord.
The kids love going for rides in the outboard motorboat.
The term 'hors bord' literally means 'outboard' in French, referring to the motor being mounted outside the hull of the boat.
Collocations
moteur hors bordoutboard motorlocation de hors bordoutboard motorboat rentalpiloter un hors bordto pilot an outboard motorboat
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Pronunciation Tip
The 's' in 'hors' is silent in French, so 'hors bord' is pronounced /ɔʁ bɔʁ/. The 'd' in 'bord' is also silent.
Gold Rule
Usage Rule
Use 'hors bord' to describe small boats with outboard motors. For larger motorboats, use 'bateau à moteur' or 'moteur de bateau'.
Word Origin
The term 'hors bord' comes from French, where 'hors' means 'outside' and 'bord' means 'side' or 'edge'. It refers to the motor being mounted on the outside of the boat's hull, distinguishing it from inboard motors.
Usage Notes
The term is commonly used in French-speaking regions, particularly in France and Quebec, to describe small recreational boats with outboard motors. It is not used to describe larger motorboats or ships.
Word Breakdown
hors
outside
adverbbord
side/edge
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