How to Say “Caboose” in French

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fourgon de queue
The English phrase 'caboose' is translated into French as fourgon de queue.
fourgon de queue refers specifically to the last car on a train.
Meaning: last car on a train (noun)

Did you know?

  • The word fourgon shares an unexpected root with the Latin word 'furō', which means 'to steal'.
  • The term fourgon is also used in modern French to describe a police van or a delivery truck.
  • In French, the word queue is used for the 'tail' of an animal as well as a 'line' of people waiting.

Examples in context

  • Là-bas, vous trouverez les vagons de queue.
    Over there, you will find the rear cars.
  • Attendez dans le wagon arrière.
    Wait in the rear car.
  • Le fourgon de queue est rouge.
    The caboose is red.
  • Il travaille dans le fourgon de queue.
    He works in the caboose.
  • Le fourgon de queue a quitté la voie.
    The caboose left the track.

Example conversation

Two railway enthusiasts are watching a train pass by.

  1. Chloé

    Regarde le fourgon de queue de ce train.
    Look at the caboose of this train.
  2. Hugo

    Il est très vieux, n'est-ce pas ?
    It is very old, isn't it?
  3. Chloé

    Oui, mais il est encore magnifique.
    Yes, but it is still magnificent.
  4. Hugo

    Tu as raison, Chloé.
    You are right, Chloé.

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