B2 verb Neutre

board

/bɔːrd/

To get onto or enter a ship, aircraft, train, or bus for travel. It also refers to the act of living and receiving regular meals at a place, such as a school or a lodging house, in exchange for payment.

Exemples

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1

The passengers were told to wait in the lounge until it was time to board the plane.

The passengers were told to wait in the lounge until it was time to board the plane.

2

All personnel are required to board the vessel through the designated security entrance.

All personnel are required to board the vessel through the designated security entrance.

3

Let's board the subway now so we don't miss the start of the movie.

Let's board the subway now so we don't miss the start of the movie.

Famille de mots

Nom
boarding
Verb
board
Adjectif
boarding
Apparenté
boarder
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Astuce mémo

Visualize the wooden 'plank' (a board) that sailors used to walk across to get onto a ship in the past.

Quiz rapide

The gate agent announced that passengers in Group A could now ___ the aircraft.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : board

Exemples

1

The passengers were told to wait in the lounge until it was time to board the plane.

everyday

The passengers were told to wait in the lounge until it was time to board the plane.

2

All personnel are required to board the vessel through the designated security entrance.

formal

All personnel are required to board the vessel through the designated security entrance.

3

Let's board the subway now so we don't miss the start of the movie.

informal

Let's board the subway now so we don't miss the start of the movie.

4

The university provides options for students who wish to board on campus during the winter semester.

academic

The university provides options for students who wish to board on campus during the winter semester.

5

The delegates will board the corporate shuttle immediately following the conclusion of the keynote speech.

business

The delegates will board the corporate shuttle immediately following the conclusion of the keynote speech.

Famille de mots

Nom
boarding
Verb
board
Adjectif
boarding
Apparenté
boarder

Collocations courantes

board a flight to enter an airplane for travel
board a train to get onto a train
room and board lodging and food provided together
boarding gate the area where passengers wait to enter a plane
board a ship to go onto a large boat or vessel

Phrases Courantes

board up

to cover a window or door with wooden planks for protection

on board

onto a vehicle or in agreement with a plan

across the board

applying to all members or categories of a group

Souvent confondu avec

board vs bored

Bored is an adjective describing a feeling of lack of interest, whereas board is a verb meaning to enter a vehicle.

board vs aboard

Aboard is an adverb or preposition meaning 'on the vehicle', while board is the actual verb of getting onto it.

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Notes d'usage

In travel contexts, 'board' is slightly more formal than 'get on'. When used regarding education, it specifically implies that the student lives at the school (boarding school).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'board to' or 'board into' when they should use the verb transitively, such as 'board the bus'.

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Astuce mémo

Visualize the wooden 'plank' (a board) that sailors used to walk across to get onto a ship in the past.

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Origine du mot

From the Old English 'bord', referring to a plank, the side of a ship, or a table where food is served.

Modèles grammaticaux

Transitive: board + [vehicle] Intransitive: used with 'at' or 'with' for lodging (e.g., board with a family)
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Contexte culturel

The term is heavily associated with the tradition of 'boarding schools' in British and American culture, where students live on site.

Quiz rapide

The gate agent announced that passengers in Group A could now ___ the aircraft.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : board

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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