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Bateau ou Barque
What is the distinction between these words. I'm going to travel in a motor boat (Midi canal) that sleeps 8 people. Is it a barque or a bateau?
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Permalink Reply by Frank on
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Hi Jim,
Une "barque" is a very small fishing boat. You can't really sleep in that and it's only for up to 3 people.
Un "bateau" is a boat, no matter what its size is.
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Permalink Reply by Kirsty Bell on
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Jim, could it perhaps be a "péniche" ? A péniche is a barge, houseboat or canal boat.
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