train/tʁɛ̃/
noun · A2 · Frequency 375
nounmasculine
Meanings
train (rail mounted vehicle)
Refers to a rail-mounted vehicle used for transportation.
pace, speed
Refers to the speed or rate of movement or progress.
Examples
Le train arrive en gare avec dix minutes de retard.
The train arrives at the station ten minutes late.
Nous avons pris le train de nuit pour éviter de conduire.
We took the night train to avoid driving.
Le cycliste a maintenu un train régulier pendant toute la course.
The cyclist maintained a steady pace throughout the race.
Collocations
- à train d’enferat breakneck speed
Common mistakes
en train d’enfer
à train d’enfer
The fixed expression is “à train d’enfer,” meaning at breakneck speed; the preposition must be à, not en.
Related words
synonymlocomotivelocomotive
synonymconvoiconvoy, train
- antonymavionairplane
nounmasculine
Meanings
train (rail mounted vehicle)
Refers to a rail-mounted vehicle used for transportation.
pace, speed
Refers to the speed or rate of movement or progress.
Examples
Les trains arrivent à la gare avec quelques minutes de retard.
The trains arrive at the station a few minutes late.
Les trains de nuit permettent aux voyageurs de dormir pendant le trajet.
Night trains allow travelers to sleep during the journey.
Les trains de course augmentent progressivement à mesure que les coureurs se rapprochent de l'arrivée.
The race paces gradually increase as the runners approach the finish.