No. 8,751 in French
barque
A small boat.
In a sentence
La barque flottait doucement sur les eaux calmes du lac.
The boat was gently floating on the calm waters of the lake.
The word 'barque' here refers to a small, simple boat, used for leisurely floating or minor transportation on water bodies like lakes or rivers.
Ils chargèrent leurs provisions dans la barque avant de partir pour leur expédition.
They loaded their supplies onto the boat before departing for their expedition.
In this example, 'barque' is used to describe a vessel that is utilized for holding goods and supplies, showing its capacity and utility.
Sous la lumière de la lune, la silhouette de la barque était visible au loin.
Under the moonlight, the silhouette of the boat was visible in the distance.
Here, 'barque' is depicted in a more picturesque context, emphasizing its visual presence in a serene or mysterious setting.
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