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    Berline (en. Sedan)

    /bɛʁ.lin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A touring automobile, generally with four doors.
    The family sedan is ideal for long trips.
    La berline familiale est idéale pour les longs trajets.
    A vehicle often used for transporting people in the city.
    He rented a sedan to go to the airport.
    Il a loué une berline pour se rendre à l'aéroport.
    A type of car appreciated for the comfort it offers.
    She prefers driving a sedan rather than an SUV.
    Elle préfère conduire une berline plutôt qu'un SUV.

    Etymology

    The word 'sedan' comes from the German 'Berline', a city in Germany where this type of car became popular.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a sedan
    to use a sedan-type car for transportation.
    prendre une berline
    a high-end sedan
    a luxury car of the sedan type.
    une berline haut de gamme
    compact sedan
    a small-sized sedan.
    berline compacte

    Related Words

    coupe
    A type of car with two doors featuring a sporty style.
    coupé
    station wagon
    A five-door car designed to carry more luggage.
    break
    SUV
    Sport utility vehicle, generally taller than a sedan.
    SUV

    Slang Meanings

    Classy car.
    He drives a sedan, it's really classy.
    Il roule en berline, c'est vraiment classe.
    Work car.
    He broke his sedan because of the work car.
    Il a cassé sa berline à cause du boulot-boulot.