transport
/tʁɑ̃s.pɔʁ/masculine
The English phrase transport is translated into French as transport.
The noun transport refers to the act of transporting. To discuss the methods used for transport, you can use the phrase moyens de transport (means of transport). When discussing public transport, such as buses or trains, you can use transports publics, transport en commun or most commonly, les transports en commun.
Meaning: act of transporting (noun)
Which one should you use?
While the noun transport is a cognate of the English word, if you want to express the action of transporting something, you should use the verb transporter instead.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, transport is preceded by the masculine singular article le or the plural les when referring to systems of transport.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /tʁɑ̃s.pɔʁ/ and has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French, transport can describe a sudden, overwhelming burst of emotion, such as transports de joie for 'transports of joy'.
- The English word 'port' (a place for ships) and the French transport both rely on the same linguistic root for 'carrying'.
- While les transports en commun is the standard term for public transit, the word commun emphasizes that the transport is shared by the community rather than just being 'publicly owned'.
Examples in context
- Nous utilisons les transports publics.We use public transport.This sentence is useful for discussing the use of public transport with the form transport.Tatoeba #6467313 by lapinhibou, translation #6472238 by mojeanin
- La neige a mis les transports en commun à l'arrêt.The snow brought public transport to a halt.This sentence is useful for discussing how snow affects public transport with the form transport.Tatoeba #12457939 by lbdx, translation #916171 by sundown
- Ils sont totalement dépendants des transports publics.They are completely reliant on public transport.This sentence is useful for discussing reliance on public transport with the form transport.Tatoeba #10524857 by sacredceltic, translation #9499621 by sundown
- Le transport est un élément essentiel des infrastructures urbaines.Transportation is an essential element of urban infrastructure.
- Les moyens de transport incluent la voiture, le train et l'avion.Means of transport include cars, trains, and airplanes.
- Les transports en commun sont très efficaces à Paris.Public transport is very efficient in Paris.
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Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are discussing how to move furniture to a new apartment.
- EmmaOn a besoin d'un transport pour le canapé.We need transport for the sofa.
- NathanJe peux louer une camionnette demain.I can rent a small van tomorrow.
- EmmaC'est parfait, Nathan. Merci beaucoup !That's perfect, Nathan. Thanks a lot!
- NathanDe rien, Emma. À demain !You're welcome, Emma. See you tomorrow!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “transport” translations and entries transport, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries transport, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
