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    Wagons (en. Wagons)

    /vaɡɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A wheeled vehicle used to transport goods.
    Freight cars are often used to transport coal.
    Les wagons de fret sont souvent utilisés pour transporter du charbon.
    A compartment of a train used to transport passengers.
    In the wagon, there were many people working on their computers.
    Dans le wagon, il y avait beaucoup de personnes travaillant sur leurs ordinateurs.

    Etymology

    The word 'wagon' comes from the Old French 'wagun', derived from Old Norse 'vagn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the same wagon
    To have the same ideas or feelings.
    être dans le même wagon
    to pull the wagon
    To be the one who drives a group forward without much help.
    tirer le wagon

    Related Words

    train
    A vehicle that runs on tracks to transport passengers or goods.
    train
    cart
    A wheeled vehicle, often used to carry heavy loads.
    chariot
    trailer
    A vehicle designed to be towed by another vehicle, particularly by a truck.
    remorque

    Slang Meanings

    Said of a person who is always late.
    He always arrives in the last wagon!
    Il arrive toujours dans le dernier wagon !
    Used to describe someone who follows trends without originality.
    She is always in the wagon of new fashions.
    Elle est toujours dans le wagon des nouvelles modes.