Transports (en. Transport)

tʁɑ̃spɔʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The set of means used to move people or goods.

Public transport is essential in our city.

Les transports en commun sont essentiels dans notre ville.

The act of transporting something.

The transportation of goods must be done with care.

Le transport des marchandises doit être effectué avec précaution.

From the Latin 'transportare', combining 'trans-' and 'portare'.

public transport

Means of transport that are shared and accessible to the public.

transports en commun

transport network

An integrated system of various forms of transport within a region.

réseau de transports

transport services

Provision of transportation for people or goods.

services de transports

transportation

Process of transporting objects or people.

transportation

driver

A person who drives a transport vehicle.

conducteur

freight

Goods to be transported.

frêt

Small private transport.

I take a 'transpo' to go downtown.

Je prends un 'transpo' pour aller au centre-ville.

Quick movement.

Bike 'transpo' is convenient in traffic jams.

Le 'transpo' à vélo est pratique dans les embouteillages.