convoy

• Groupe de véhicules, de navires ou de personnes qui voyagent ensemble, généralement pour se soutenir mutuellement ou se protéger.

A noun referring to a group of vehicles, ships, or people traveling together, typically for mutual support or protection.

1. B2formal

   A group of vehicles traveling together for mutual support and protection, especially military or commercial.

   Convoi (groupe de véhicules)

   • The military convoy moved slowly through the desert.
   • A convoy of trucks delivered supplies to the disaster zone.
   • The police escorted the convoy to the border.

   Synonymescaravancavalcadecolumnfleetmotorcadeprocessiontrain

2. Protective escortB2formal

   A group of ships or vehicles traveling together with an escort for protection.

   convoi escorté

   • The naval convoy protected the merchant ships from pirates.
   • The aid convoy was accompanied by armed guards.
   • The convoy of ambulances was escorted by police vehicles.

   Synonymescaravanescortfleetguardtrain

• Escorter ou accompagner un groupe de véhicules, de navires ou de personnes, en particulier pour les protéger ou leur indiquer le chemin.

A verb meaning to accompany or escort a group of vehicles, ships, or people, especially for protection or guidance.

1. Escort for protectionB2formal

   To accompany or escort a group of vehicles or ships for protection or guidance.

   Escorter pour protéger

   • The military convoyed the supply trucks through the dangerous zone.
   • Navy ships convoyed the merchant vessels across the Atlantic.
   • Police cars convoyed the VIP's motorcade to the airport.

   Synonymesaccompanyattendconductescortguardprotectshepherdusher