French Word · Intermediate
gabare
a barge or scow
Pronunciation: /ɡa.baʁ/
Meaning
a barge or scow
Example
Cependant le vent était tombé et la gabare ne gouvernait plus. Il fallut jeter l'ancre et attendre.
Meanwhile, the wind had fallen and the barge couldn't be steered. We had to drop anchor and wait.
Practice tips
- Practice gabare out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.