Transportation - French Vocabulary

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In this lesson you'll learn some common French words and phrases related to travel and transportation. Pictures are shown with most of the words to make it easier to associate the word with the object it represents.

This lesson includes online flashcards and a quiz to help you improve your French vocabulary.


French Vocabulary

Here are some common French words related to travel and transportation.

Road
la route
Street
la rue
Highway
l'autoroute
Bridge
le pont
Bicycle
la bicyclette, le vélo
Car
la voiture
Motorcycle
la moto
Truck
le camion
Bus
le bus
Motorhome
le camping-car
Train
la gare
Train
le train
Tram
le tram
Subway
le métro
Freighter
le cargo
Plane
l'avion
Airport
l'aéroport
Helicopter
el helicóptero
Boat
le bateau
Sailboat
le voilier
Ferry
le ferry
Traffic Lights
les feux de circulation
Stop Sign
le panneau de stop
Wheel
la roue
Tire
le pneu
Steering Wheel
le volant
Windshield
le pare-brise
Headlight
le phare

French Phrases

Here are some phrases that will be helpful when you are arranging transportation by train, bus, or plane.

Where can I buy a ticket? Où est-ce que je peux acheter un billet?
How much is a ticket to _____? Combien coûte un billet pour _____?
One ticket to _____ please. Un billet pour _____, s'il vous plaît.
Where does this bus go? Où va ce bus?
Where does this train go? Où va ce train?
Does this bus stop at _____? Ce bus s'arrête-t-il à _____?
Does this train stop in _____? Ce train s'arrête-t-il à _____?
When does the bus to _____ leave? Quand part le bus pour _____?
When does the train to _____ leave? Quand part le train pour _____?
When will this bus arrive in _____? Quand ce bus arrivera à _____?
When will this train arrive in _____? Quand ce train arrivera à _____?
The next train leaves at _____. Le prochain train part à _____.
Is this seat free? Est-ce que cette place est libre?
This seat is taken. Cette place est occupée.
What station is this? Quelle est c'est gar?
How do I get to the train station? Comment arrive-je à la gare?
Where is the bus station? Où se trouve la station de bus?
Where is the nearest subway station? Où est la station de métro la plus proche?
Is this the right train to Montpellier? Est-ce bien le train pour Montpellier?
Is this the right bus to Nice? Est-ce bien le bus pour Nice?
How do I get to Avignon? Comment va-t-on à Avignon?
Is this the road to Lyon? Est-ce que c'est bien la route à Lyon?
How do I get to the airport? Où est l'aéroport?
Which gate for the flight to_____? Quelle porte pour le vol à destination de_____?
How long will the flight be delayed? Combien le avion aura-t-il de retard?

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Flashcards

Here are some flashcards to help you learn the French words and phrases related to transportation and travel.

Quiz

Take the quiz to see how well you know the French words for travel and transportation.