aboard

• Adverbe signifiant « sur, dans ou à l’intérieur d’un navire, d’un avion, d’un train ou d’un autre véhicule ». S’emploie pour indiquer que quelqu’un ou quelque chose se trouve à bord d’un moyen de transport.

An adverb meaning “on, in, or into a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle.” It is used to indicate that someone or something is aboard a mode of transport.

1. On or in a vehicle (ship, plane, train, etc.)A1formal

   Located on, inside, or traveling with a means of transportation such as a ship, airplane, train, or bus.

   à bord

   • All passengers should be aboard the train by 9 a.m.
   • The crew gathered aboard the vessel before setting sail.
   • The captain announced that everyone was aboard the aircraft.

   Synonymesininsideonon board

2. Supportive or in agreement with a plan or ideaB2informal

   Being in favor of, supportive of, or willing to participate in a particular project, proposal, or course of action.

   favorable à, d'accord pour participer

   • I'm fully aboard the new marketing strategy.
   • The committee is aboard the proposal to redesign the park.
   • Many voters are aboard the climate‑change initiative.

   Synonymesalignedbehindin agreementon board

   Antonymesagainstopposed

• Préposition indiquant que l'on se trouve à bord d'un véhicule, d'un navire ou d'un avion ; également utilisée au sens figuré pour signifier que l'on fait partie d'un groupe ou d'un projet.

A preposition indicating being on, into, or aboard a vehicle, vessel, or craft; used to express presence, entry, or participation in transportation contexts or, figuratively, membership in a group or project.

1. On or into a ship, aircraft, train, or vehicleB1formal

   Used to indicate that someone or something is physically located on, inside, or entering a mode of transportation such as a ship, plane, train, bus, or spacecraft.

   à bord de

   • All passengers aboard the flight were safe.
   • Welcome aboard the train to Edinburgh.
   • The crew prepared the ship for those coming aboard.
   • She stepped aboard the bus just as it was leaving.

2. Becoming part of a team, group, or project (figurative)B2informalbusiness

   Used metaphorically to indicate that someone has joined, agreed to participate in, or become a member of a team, organization, initiative, or collaborative effort.

   Faire partie de, embarquer dans

   • We're glad to have you aboard the project.
   • She came aboard as the new marketing director.
   • Once he's aboard, we can start the next phase.
   • They brought two experts aboard to advise on the plan.

3. Alongside or close to a ship (nautical usage)C1formal

   Used in maritime contexts to indicate position adjacent to or near the side of a ship or vessel, often in phrases like 'pulling alongside aboard'.

   Le long d'un navire

   • The small boat came aboard the larger vessel for supplies.
   • They transferred the cargo aboard the docked ship.
   • The rescue team pulled aboard the sinking yacht.
   • Supplies were loaded aboard from the pier.