carriage

• Nom désignant un véhicule à roues, généralement tiré par des chevaux, servant au transport de personnes ou de marchandises, ou une voiture de train pour les passagers.

A noun referring to a wheeled vehicle, typically horse-drawn, used for transporting people or goods, or a part of a train for passengers.

1. A2formal

   A wheeled vehicle, especially one pulled by horses, used for transporting people.

   voiture hippomobile

   • The princess arrived in a golden carriage.
   • They rode through the park in an open carriage.
   • The carriage was drawn by two white horses.

   Synonymesbroughambuggycartchariotcoachconveyancegighansomlandauphaetonstagecoachsulkysurreywagon

2. Train carA2formalbritish

   A passenger car on a train.

   Voiture de train

   • We sat in the first-class carriage.
   • The train has ten carriages.
   • She walked through the carriage looking for a seat.

   Synonymescarcoachrailcarwagon

3. PostureB2formal

   The way a person holds and moves their head and body.

   Maintien du corps

   • She has a graceful carriage.
   • His upright carriage suggests confidence.
   • The dancer's carriage was elegant and poised.

   Synonymesbearingdemeanordeportmentmienposturestance

4. Transportation costB1formalbritish

   The cost or act of transporting goods from one place to another.

   Frais de transport

   • Carriage is included in the price of the furniture.
   • The company offers free carriage for orders over $50.
   • We need to calculate the carriage costs for the shipment.

   Synonymescartageconveyancefreighthaulageshippingtransporttransportation