Trajet (en. Route)

[tʁaʒɛ]

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The path or distance traveled between two places.
The journey between Paris and Lyon takes about two hours by train.
Le trajet entre Paris et Lyon dure environ deux heures en train.
The representation of a route for a given trip.
We planned our journey for the holidays.
Nous avons planifié notre trajet pour les vacances.
A course in time or space, often used for travels.
She had a long journey to come to the meeting.
Elle a fait un long trajet pour venir à la réunion.

Etymology

The word 'journey' comes from the verb 'to journey,' which means 'to carry from one place to another.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make the journey
To make a trip from one place to another.
faire le trajet
daily journey
The route taken each day to go to work or school.
trajet quotidien
car journey
The trip made by car.
trajet en voiture

Related Words

itinerary
A path or a series of steps to follow.
itinéraire
movement
The action of moving from one place to another.
deplacement
trip
Long-distance movement, often over a distance.
voyage
journey cabinet
A set of itineraries reserved for a specific use.
armoire à trajets

Slang Meanings

A cool journey
Taking the high-speed train is a cool journey.
Prendre le train à grande vitesse, c'est un trajet cool.
Infinite journey
I sometimes have infinite journeys on public transport.
Je fais parfois des trajets infinis dans les transports en commun.