embarkation

UK
/ˌɛmbɑːˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛmbɑrˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

embarkationnoun
embarkations
pl
The embarkation of passengers was delayed due to the storm.
L’embarquement des passagers a été retardé à cause de la tempête.
Additional translations
point d’embarquementLieu où les passagers montent à bord d’un navire, d’un avion ou d’un autre véhicule.
embarkationadjective
UK
/ˌɛmbɑːˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛmbɑrˈkeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g. "embarkation procedures"
d’embarquementS’emploie surtout dans des groupes nominaux comme « salle d’embarquement ».
Passengers waited in the embarkation lounge for their group to be called.
Les passagers attendaient dans la salle d’embarquement que leur groupe soit appelé.

Definitions

embarkationnoun
The act or process of boarding a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for a journey.
The embarkation of passengers was delayed due to the storm.
The point or location where passengers board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
The embarkation point was crowded with travelers eager to start their cruise.
embarkationadjective
Relating to or intended for the act of boarding or loading a vessel, aircraft, or other conveyance.
Passengers waited in the embarkation lounge for their group to be called.