Rails (en. Rails)

/ʁɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Long and narrow bars used in the construction of railway tracks.

Trains run on rails.

Les trains circulent sur des rails.

Metal supports for structures, such as railings.

She leaned against the balcony rails.

Elle s'est appuyée contre les rails du balcon.

The word 'rails' comes from the Latin 'regula', which means 'rule' or 'bar'.

to be on track

To be on the right path to achieving a goal.

être sur les rails

to go off the rails

To deviate from the normal path, to lose control.

sortir des rails

way

Path or road for trains.

voie

train

Means of rail transport.

train

brake

Device that allows slowing down or stopping a vehicle.

frein

Beyond normal limits, out of control.

His life is completely on track.

Sa vie est complètement sur les rails.

Used to describe a project that is progressing well.

This project is on track.

Ce projet est sur les rails.