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    Omnibus (en. Omnibus)

    ɔmnibus

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A wheeled vehicle, especially motorized, designed to transport a large number of passengers.
    The omnibus passes every hour on this street.
    L'omnibus passe toutes les heures dans cette rue.
    A public transport service with a flat fare.
    We took the omnibus to go downtown.
    Nous avons pris l'omnibus pour aller au centre-ville.

    Etymology

    The word 'omnibus' comes from Latin, meaning 'for all'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Take the omnibus.
    To use the public transport service referred to as an omnibus.
    prendre l'omnibus
    To act as an omnibus.
    To behave in a way that invites everyone, often as a single group.
    faire l'omnibus

    Related Words

    Bus
    A public transport vehicle for passengers.
    autobus
    Transport
    Movement of people or goods from one place to another.
    transport
    Fare
    The price to pay for a transport service.
    tarif

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a group of people taking the bus together.
    It was the big omnibus of the class that was going on a trip.
    C'était le grand omnibus de la classe qui partait en excursion.
    A nickname for buses that operate in large cities.
    We waited for the omnibus to return home.
    On a attendu l'omnib pour rentrer chez nous.