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railcar in French

railcar in French is autobus sur rails, automotrice — railcar means a self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.

railcar in French

autobus sur rails
noun
(rail) A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.
autobus sur rails
noun
(rail) A powered single railway vehicle designed for passenger transport, with a driver's cab in both ends; Not to be confused with motor coach/motorcar, which is a powered railway vehicle capable to haul a train.
automotrice
noun
(rail) A powered single railway vehicle designed for passenger transport, with a driver's cab in both ends; Not to be confused with motor coach/motorcar, which is a powered railway vehicle capable to haul a train.

What does "railcar" mean?

  1. noun A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.
  2. noun A powered single railway vehicle designed for passenger transport, with a driver's cab in both ends; Not to be confused with motor coach/motorcar, which is a powered railway vehicle capable to haul a train.
  3. noun Any unpowered railway vehicle.
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What is "railcar" in French?

"railcar" in French is autobus sur rails, automotrice. railcar means: A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.

Are there other ways to say "railcar" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "railcar": autobus sur rails, automotrice.

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