Basic French Logistics Vocabulary: Ten Important Terms To Learn
Throughout my first year as an American master’s degree student studying logistics in France, I’ve added plenty of new vocabulary to the list of words I employ on a daily basis. While they might not be used as often by the average French-learner who doesn’t study or work in this field, knowing these terms will increase your French comprehension and will boost your ability to engage with international topics in our ever-globalizing world.
Here are ten practical French vocabulary words that will help you begin to understand and discuss Logistics and Supply Chain in French.
| French Vocabulary | English Equivalents |
|---|---|
| Camion (nom masculin) | Truck |
| Camionneur (nom masculin) | Truck driver |
| Chaîne logistique (nom féminin) | Supply chain |
| Code-barres (nom masculin) | Barcode |
| Douane (nom féminin) | Customs |
| Entrepôt (nom masculin) | Warehouse |
| Gestion (nom féminin) | Management |
| Livraison (nom féminin) | Delivery |
| Marchandise (nom féminin) | Merchandise |
| Quai de (dé)chargement (nom masculin) | (Un)loading dock |
In what contexts might you try using these words in a French-language conversation? Let me know in a comment!
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