Masculine

ponton

Meaning

  1. (masculine) pontoon
  2. (masculine) pontoon (floating structure supporting a bridge or dock)
  3. (masculine) pontoon (the boat)

Synonyms

vieux rafiot

Frequency

25k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/pɔ̃.tɔ̃/
Etymology

In summary

Inherited from Old French ponton, from Latin pontōnem (“ferryboat”), from pōns (“bridge”). By surface analysis, pont + -on.

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