Van

A large covered vehicle used for transporting goods or people, The front part of a vehicle where the engine is located, A suffix used in surnames to indicate a family relationship

Van - Significations

A large covered vehicle used for transporting goods or people

Exemple: We rented a van to move our furniture to the new house.

Utilisation: informalContexte: everyday situations

Note: Commonly used for transportation purposes.

The front part of a vehicle where the engine is located

Exemple: He opened the van to check the engine.

Utilisation: formalContexte: mechanical discussions

Note: Can also refer to the enclosed cargo area of a truck.

A suffix used in surnames to indicate a family relationship

Exemple: Johnson, Sullivan, Evans

Utilisation: formalContexte: naming conventions

Note: Commonly seen in English surnames.

Les synonymes de Van

truck

A truck is a motor vehicle designed to carry cargo.

Exemple: The company uses trucks to transport goods.

Note: A van is typically smaller than a truck and is often used for transporting smaller loads or passengers.

minivan

A minivan is a small van designed for carrying passengers, typically families.

Exemple: The family rented a minivan for their road trip.

Note: A van is a more general term that can refer to various sizes and types of vehicles used for transporting goods or people.

camper

A camper is a vehicle equipped for camping, often including sleeping and cooking facilities.

Exemple: They traveled across the country in a camper van.

Note: A van is a broader term that can encompass various types of vehicles, while a camper van specifically refers to a van that has been converted or designed for camping purposes.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Van

Vanishing point

The point at which something that has been growing smaller or increasingly faint disappears altogether.

Exemple: As the road stretched into the distance, it seemed to converge at a vanishing point.

Note: The original word 'van' refers to a type of vehicle, while 'vanishing point' refers to a specific concept in art and perspective.

Vanilla

Referring to something plain, basic, or unadorned.

Exemple: She preferred the simplicity of vanilla ice cream over the more exotic flavors.

Note: While 'van' is typically associated with a type of vehicle, 'vanilla' is used figuratively to describe something as basic or plain.

Hit the nail on the head

To describe precisely or accurately the main point of something.

Exemple: When Sarah described exactly what was bothering me, she really hit the nail on the head.

Note: This idiom does not have a direct connection to the original word 'van'.

Vandalism

The deliberate destruction or damage of property, often public property.

Exemple: The park was marred by senseless acts of vandalism, with graffiti covering the walls.

Note: While 'van' refers to a type of vehicle, 'vandalism' describes destructive behavior towards property.

Vantage point

A place or position affording a good view of something.

Exemple: From the top of the hill, we had a great vantage point to view the entire city below.

Note: The original word 'van' denotes a type of vehicle, while 'vantage point' refers to a specific position or location for viewing.

Vanilla option

Referring to a basic or standard financial option with no special features.

Exemple: The vanilla option is the standard choice, offering no additional features or customization.

Note: In this context, 'vanilla' is used to imply something basic or standard, rather than referring to a vehicle.

Vanity fair

A place or situation characterized by excessive preoccupation with one's appearance or achievements.

Exemple: The city's annual gala was a true vanity fair, with everyone dressed to impress.

Note: This phrase uses 'vanity' to describe a situation where people are overly concerned with their image, rather than referring to a vehicle.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Van

Shortened form of 'van', commonly used to refer to a van as a mode of transportation.

Exemple: Let's take the van to the concert.

Note: Colloquial and informal compared to saying 'van'.

Van life

Refers to a lifestyle of living and traveling in a van, often associated with minimalism and adventure.

Exemple: They're living the van life, traveling across the country in their renovated van.

Note: It specifically describes a lifestyle choice and not just the vehicle itself.

Panel van

A type of van with no side or rear windows, often used for commercial purposes.

Exemple: The company uses panel vans for their deliveries.

Note: Differentiates vans used primarily for commercial purposes from other van types.

Conversion van

A van that has been modified or converted for alternative uses such as camping, traveling, or living.

Exemple: They bought a conversion van and customized it for camping trips.

Note: Highlights the modification or customization done to the original van.

Cargo van

A van designed for transporting goods or materials, often without windows in the back.

Exemple: The moving company uses cargo vans to transport furniture.

Note: Emphasizes the use of the van for transporting cargo instead of passengers.

Mystery van

A van often associated with mystery, intrigue, or suspicion due to its unknown purpose or occupants.

Exemple: The mystery van parked outside the abandoned house raised suspicions.

Note: Implies a sense of ambiguity or secrecy surrounding the van.

Van - Exemples

There is a cat on the table.

The city contains many historical buildings.

She owns a beautiful house in the countryside.

Grammaire de Van

Van - Nom propre (Proper noun) / Nom propre, singulier (Proper noun, singular)

Lemme: van

Conjugaisons

Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): vans, van

Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): van

Syllabes, Séparation et Accent

van contient 1 syllabes: van

Transcription phonétique: ˈvan

van , ˈvan (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Van - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.

van: ~ 1400 (Très Commun).

Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.

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