This is the 8160th most frequent French word.
van
"Van" in French means "fan" as in a device for producing airflow or a "winnowing basket" used for separating grain.
Here, 'van' refers to a type of vehicle used for transport, often larger than a car.
Le van de mes voisins est garé devant ma maison.
My neighbors' van is parked in front of my house.
In this sentence, 'van' is again used to denote a transport vehicle suitable for carrying equipment or goods.
Ils ont loué un van pour transporter leur matériel de camping.
They rented a van to transport their camping equipment.
The use of 'van' in this context highlights the vehicle's versatility and adaptability for conversion into mobile living spaces.