Gare de Lyon
Gare de Lyon is the French name for a major railway station in Paris, France.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Gare de Lyon literally means Station of Lyon, which refers to the fact that many trains departing from this station travel to the city of Lyon.
Did you know?
- The name Lyon originates from the Gaulish word Lugudūnon, meaning 'fort of Lug'. This refers to the Celtic deity Lugus, who was a god of crafts and arts.
- If you were to use the verb 'garer' in a modern context, you would most likely be talking about 'parking' a car rather than arriving at a train station.
- If you visit the Gare de Lyon to dine, you might find yourself in a protected historical monument. The restaurant 'Le Train Bleu' inside the station is famous for its opulent 'Belle Époque' style.
Examples in context
- Excusez-moi, pouvez-vous m'indiquer comment me rendre à la Gare de Lyon, s'il vous plaît?Excuse me, can you please tell me how to get to Gare de Lyon?
- Bien sûr, c'est très simple. Vous prenez la ligne 14 du métro jusqu'à la station Gare de Lyon.Certainly, it's very easy. You take metro line 14 to Gare de Lyon station.
- Ouais, c'est facile. Tu prends le métro jusqu'à Gare de Lyon.Yeah, it's easy. You take the metro to Gare de Lyon.
- Je vais à la Gare de Lyon.I am going to Gare de Lyon.
- Le train part de la Gare de Lyon.The train leaves from Gare de Lyon.
- On se retrouve à la Gare de Lyon ?Shall we meet at Gare de Lyon?
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are planning their trip to the south of France.
- GabrielOn prend quel train pour Lyon ?Which train are we taking to Lyon?
- LéaOn doit aller à la Gare de Lyon.We have to go to Gare de Lyon.
- GabrielD'accord, je réserve les billets.Okay, I will book the tickets.
- LéaParfait, merci Gabriel.Perfect, thanks Gabriel.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Lyon, de, gare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
