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How do you say "train" in French?
le train
In French, "train" is le train.
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Pronunciation
Train rolls off the tongue once you know that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Grammar notes
le train is masculine. Its plural is trains.
Example sentence
Le train arriva pile à l’heure.
The train arrived right on time.
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How to remember le train
Split train into its syllables and tap them out with your fingers until the rhythm feels automatic.
Related words
- airplane l' avion
- helicopter l' hélicoptère
- ship le navire
- boat le bateau
- ferry le ferry
- submarine le sous-marin
- subway le métro
- tram le tramway
- taxi le taxi
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Questions about le train
How do you pronounce le train?
Train rolls off the tongue once you know that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Is le train masculine or feminine?
le train is masculine. le train is masculine. Its plural is trains.
How is le train used in French?
le train is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le train arriva pile à l’heure. (The train arrived right on time.).
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