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    Trains (en. Trains)

    /tʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A vehicle pulled by a locomotive and used to transport passengers or goods.
    The train will depart at 6 PM.
    Le train partira à 18 heures.
    A series of carriages or railway cars.
    The freight train is very long.
    Le train de marchandises est très long.
    A means of collective transport on rail.
    Trains are often punctual.
    Les trains sont souvent ponctuels.

    Etymology

    The word 'train' comes from the Latin 'tractus', which means 'to pull'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the process of
    To be in the process of doing something.
    être en train de
    lifestyle
    A person's way of life, often related to their habits.
    train de vie

    Related Words

    locomotive
    Railway vehicle that pulls the wagons.
    locomotive
    wagon
    Railway vehicle used to transport passengers or goods.
    wagon
    railway track
    Track on which trains run.
    voie ferrée

    Slang Meanings

    To take the train
    He took the train to go to Paris.
    Il a pris le train pour aller à Paris.
    To be running late (in relation to a train)
    I'm running late, I'm going to miss the train!
    Je suis à la bourre, je vais rater le train !