passe de bus
The English phrase "bus pass" is translated into French as passe de bus.
A bus pass refers to a ticket or a card that permits a person to travel via bus for a specific period of time.
Which one should you use?
While passe de bus is the standard term, you may encounter other variations depending on the level of formality required.
Did you know?
- The word bus is actually a shortened version of omnibus, which comes from the Latin phrase meaning 'for all'.
- While passe de bus is the general term, residents of Paris almost exclusively use the phrase le Pass Navigo to refer to their travel card.
- French speakers distinguish between a ticket for a single trip and a passe or abonnement for long-term travel.
Examples in context
- Excusez-moi, vendez-vous des cartes de transport ici?Excuse me, do you sell bus passes here?
- Est-ce que vous avez un abonnement pour le bus?Do you have a bus pass?
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are walking to the bus stop.
- GabrielChloé, as-tu ton passe de bus ?Chloé, do you have your bus pass?
- ChloéOui, il est dans mon sac.Yes, it is in my bag.
- GabrielMoi, j'ai oublié le mien à la maison.Me, I forgot mine at home.
- ChloéC'est embêtant pour Gabriel !That is annoying for Gabriel!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bus, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
