navette aéroport
The English phrase "airport shuttle" is translated into French as navette aéroport.
This phrase refers to a bus or similar vehicle that travels regularly between an airport and other designated locations. In many French-speaking contexts, if the context of an airport is already established, people will simply use the word navette to refer to the shuttle service.
What does it mean word for word?
The word navette literally means "shuttle", referring to a vehicle that moves back and forth between two points.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec French, you can use the term navette d'aéroport for airport shuttle.
How does it change in a sentence?
While navette aéroport is used, the adjective form navette aéroportuaire is a more grammatically formal way to describe a shuttle related to an airport.
Did you know?
- While navette means shuttle, it also refers to a specific type of traditional French pastry shaped like a small boat.
- The word navette was originally used to describe the tool used in weaving to carry thread back and forth across a loom.
- In French, the word navette is also used in diplomacy to describe 'shuttle diplomacy', where a mediator travels back and forth between two parties.
Examples in context
- Hé, tu sais où je peux choper une navette pour l'aéroport?Hey, do you know where I can catch an airport shuttle?
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa have just landed and are looking for transport.
- NathanLéa, sais-tu où est la navette aéroport ?Léa, do you know where the airport shuttle is?
- LéaOui, c'est juste devant la sortie.Yes, it is right in front of the exit.
- NathanC'est parfait, nous allons arriver vite.That's perfect, we will arrive quickly.
- LéaAllons-y, le bus arrive !Let's go, the bus is arriving!
