voyage en avion
The English phrase "plane ride" is translated into French as voyage en avion.
voyage en avion is a common way to express the idea of a plane ride. Other ways to convey this concept include vol en avion, which translates to "flight by plane" or trajet en avion, which can also be used to express the idea of a plane ride.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase voyage en avion is composed of voyage (trip or journey), en (in or by) and avion (airplane).
Which one should you use?
While voyage en avion refers to the experience of the trip, the word vol is a more technical term used to refer to the flight itself, such as a scheduled flight or a flight number.
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Examples in context
- J'ai réservé mon voyage en avion pour ParisI have booked my plane ride to Paris
- Mon vol en avion est à l'heureMy plane ride is on time
- Le trajet en avion a été agréableThe plane ride was enjoyable
- J'aime le vol en avion de nuitI enjoy the overnight plane ride
- J'ai réservé mon voyage en avion il y a deux moisI booked my plane ride two months ago
- Je pars pour un long vol en avion demainI am leaving for a long plane ride tomorrow
- Le voyage en avion a été très long.The plane ride was very long.
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are talking about their upcoming vacation.
- HugoTu as peur pour le voyage en avion ?Are you afraid of the plane ride?
- EmmaNon, j'aime beaucoup voler.No, I really like flying.
- HugoMoi aussi, c'est rapide et confortable.Me too, it is fast and comfortable.
- EmmaOn va passer un bon moment, Hugo.We are going to have a great time, Hugo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries avion, en, voyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
