train
train; rail transport
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/tʁɛ̃/
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Cultural Note
The TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) is France's high-speed rail network, reaching speeds of 320 km/h. The SNCF (national railway) connects virtually every corner of France. Train travel is deeply embedded in French culture and often preferred over flying for domestic trips.
📝 Example Sentences
Le train arrive à Paris à midi.
The train arrives in Paris at noon.
Nous avons pris le TGV pour aller à Lyon.
We took the TGV to go to Lyon.