No. 2,824 in French

croisière

"Croisière" means "cruise" (a voyage on a ship for leisure).

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Nous avons réservé une croisière en Méditerranée pour les vacances.
We have booked a cruise in the Mediterranean for the holidays.
A vacation-type journey on a ship.
Le bateau a maintenu une vitesse de croisière tout au long de la traversée.
The ship maintained a cruising speed throughout the crossing.
A state of optimal or regular speed during travel.
La croisière aérienne permet de voyager rapidement entre les grandes villes.
Air cruising allows for fast travel between major cities.
Travel by an aircraft at its optimal cruising altitude.

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