trains
The French word for trains is trains.
trains refers to rail vehicles consisting of a series of carriages pulled by an engine.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is train, which is a masculine noun. trains is the plural form. When you want to say "the trains", you use the plural definite article with the plural form: les trains.
Did you know?
- In French, the expression en train de is used to describe an action currently in progress. For example, je suis en train de manger means 'I am in the process of eating'.
- While train refers to the vehicle, the term train de vie describes one's lifestyle or standard of living. It literally translates to a 'train of life', using the same word to imply a rhythmic or moving progression of habits.
- If you are talking about a 'train of thought' in French, you would use the word fil, meaning 'thread', rather than train. To use train in this context would sound like you are discussing a literal mechanical transport.
Examples in context
- Je n'aime pas les trains.I don't like trains.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for trains.Tatoeba #10346640 by Aiji, translation #5165766 by CK
- Les trains ont du retard.The trains are running late.This sentence is useful for stating that trains are running late.Tatoeba #13845887 by zogwarg, translation #326175 by CK
- J'aime beaucoup les trains.I like trains very much.This sentence is useful for expressing a strong liking for trains.Tatoeba #7801520 by theachaean, translation #2667404 by CK
- J'ai pris le train pour me rendre à Paris.I took the train to go to Paris.
- On peut prendre le TGV pour arriver plus rapidement.We can take the high-speed train to arrive faster.
- Je prends le RER pour aller travailler.I take the express regional network to go to work.
- Le train est en retard.The train is delayed.
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Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are at a train station platform.
- EmmaEst-ce que les trains arrivent à l'heure ?Do the trains arrive on time?
- NathanOui, les trains circulent normalement aujourd'hui.Yes, the trains are running normally today.
- EmmaC'est une bonne nouvelle pour nous.That is good news for us.
- NathanOn peut enfin partir en voyage.We can finally leave on our trip.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
