Zeppelin (Zeppelin) (ZEP-uh-lin)
A large rigid airship, typically used before the mid-20th century.
The zeppelin majestically floated across the evening sky.

Hydrofoil (Hydroptère) (HYE-droh-foil)
A fast boat with wing-like foils that lift the hull out of the water as speed increases.
The hydrofoil swiftly skimmed over the waves.

Monorail (Monorail) (MON-oh-rayl)
A railway in which the track consists of a single rail or a beam.
The monorail offered a futuristic mode of urban transport.

Gondola (Gondole) (GON-duh-luh)
A long, narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled by a gondolier, especially in Venice.
They enjoyed a romantic ride in a gondola along the canal.

Sleigh (Traîneau) (slay)
A vehicle on runners for traveling over snow or ice, typically pulled by horses.
The sleigh glided silently through the snowy landscape.

Tandem Bicycle (Tandem) (TAN-dem BYE-si-kul)
A bicycle with seats for two riders one behind the other.
The couple enjoyed cycling through the countryside on their tandem bicycle.

Hovercraft (Aéroglisseur) (HUV-er-kraft)
A vehicle capable of traveling over land and water on a cushion of air.
The hovercraft effortlessly transitioned from the beach to the sea.

Funicular (Funiculaire) (fyoo-NIK-yuh-ler)
A railway running up the side of a steep hill, operated by a cable.
The funicular provided a unique ascent to the mountaintop.

Rickshaw (Pousse-pousse) (RIK-shaw)
A light two-wheeled hooded vehicle drawn by one or more people, used chiefly in eastern Asia.
They hired a rickshaw to explore the bustling city streets.

Clipper (Clipper) (KLIP-er)
A very fast sailing ship of the 19th century, typically with three or more masts and a square rig.
The clipper ship was renowned for its speed and elegance on the high seas.

Arterial Road (Artère routière) (ahr-TEER-ee-uhl rohd)
A main road carrying heavy traffic into and out of a city or town.
The arterial road was congested during the morning rush hour.

Viaduct (Viaduc) (VYE-uh-dukt)
A long high bridge carrying a road or railway across a valley or river.
The train traversed the impressive stone viaduct.

Concourse (Hall) (KON-kors)
A large open space for public use, as in an airport or station.
The airport concourse was bustling with travelers from around the globe.

Roundabout (Rond-point) (ROWN-duh-bowt)
A road junction at which traffic moves in one direction around a central island.
Navigating the multi-lane roundabout required careful attention.

Slipway (Cale de halage) (SLIP-way)
A ramp leading from the land into the water on which ships are built or repaired.
The vessel was carefully lowered onto the slipway for maintenance.

Level Crossing (Passage à niveau) (LEV-uhl KROS-ing)
A place where a railway line crosses a road or path at the same level.
Caution is advised when approaching a level crossing.

Toll Booth (Péage) (tohl booth)
A booth at which tolls are paid, especially on a highway or bridge.
Drivers queued at the toll booth to pay the fee.

Jetty (Jetée) (JET-ee)
A landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock.
They strolled along the wooden jetty, enjoying the sea breeze.

Flyover (Passerelle) (FLY-oh-ver)
A high-level road or railway that crosses over another road or railway.
The flyover helped to ease traffic congestion in the city center.

Causeway (Chaussée) (KAWZ-way)
A raised road or track across low or wet ground or across a stretch of water.
The causeway provided access to the island during low tide.

Navigate by Celestial Bodies (Naviguer par les corps célestes) (NAV-i-gayt bye suh-LES-tee-uhl BOD-eez)
To find one's way using the stars, sun, and moon.
Ancient mariners would navigate by celestial bodies across vast oceans.

Traverse the Globe (Traverser le globe) (truh-VERS thuh glohb)
To travel across the world.
The intrepid explorer sought to traverse the globe by various means of transport.

Pilot a Vessel (Piloter un navire) (PYE-lut uh VES-uhl)
To steer a ship or boat.
The experienced captain skillfully piloted the vessel through the narrow channel.

Pedal One's Way (Pédaler) (PED-uhl wuhnz way)
To propel a bicycle by using the pedals.
They decided to pedal their way through the scenic countryside.

Hitch a Ride (Faire de l'auto-stop) (hich uh ryde)
To get a lift in a passing vehicle.
The backpacker decided to hitch a ride to the next town.

Disembark with Alacrity (Débarquer avec alacrité) (dis-em-BAHRK with uh-LAK-ri-tee)
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle with brisk and cheerful readiness.
The passengers disembarked with alacrity, eager to start their vacation.

Chart a Course (Tracer une route) (chahrt uh kors)
To plan a route on a map or at sea.
The navigator meticulously charted a course through the archipelago.

Shuttle Between Locations (Faire la navette entre les lieux) (SHUT-uhl bi-TWEEN loh-KAY-shunz)
To travel regularly between two or more places.
The commuter had to shuttle between locations for work.

Transit a Canal (Franchir un canal) (TRAN-sit uh kuh-NAL)
To pass through a canal in a boat or ship.
The large cargo ship had to transit the Panama Canal.

Avail Oneself of Public Transport (Utiliser les transports en commun) (uh-VAYL wuhn-SELF uv PUB-lik TRANS-port)
To make use of public transportation.
To reduce their carbon footprint, they decided to avail themselves of public transport.