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train in French

train in French is traîne, caravane, train — train means a line of connected railway carriages pulled by an engine, used to carry passengers or freight.

train in French

traîne
noun
caravane
noun
A group of animals, vehicles, or people that follow one another in a line, such as a wagon train; a caravan or procession. [from 15th c.]
train
noun
A group of animals, vehicles, or people that follow one another in a line, such as a wagon train; a caravan or procession. [from 15th c.]
enchainement
noun
A sequence of events or ideas which are interconnected; a course or procedure of something. [from 15th c.]
train
noun
A mechanical (originally steam-powered, now typically diesel or electrical) vehicle carrying a large number of passengers and freight along a designated track or path; a line of connected wagons considered overall as a mode of transport; (as uncountable noun) rail or road travel. [from 19th c.]
rame
noun
A mechanical (originally steam-powered, now typically diesel or electrical) vehicle carrying a large number of passengers and freight along a designated track or path; a line of connected wagons considered overall as a mode of transport; (as uncountable noun) rail or road travel. [from 19th c.]
entraîner
verb
(intransitive) To practice an ability.
exercer
verb
(intransitive) To practice an ability.
s'entraîner
verb
(intransitive) To practice an ability.
exercer
verb
(intransitive) To improve one's fitness.
s'exercer
verb
(intransitive) To improve one's fitness.
pointer
verb
(transitive) To move (a gun) laterally so that it points in a different direction.
former
verb
(transitive, video games) To create a trainer (cheat patch) for; to apply cheats to (a game).
dompter
verb
(transitive, video games) To create a trainer (cheat patch) for; to apply cheats to (a game).

What does "train" mean?

  1. noun A line of connected railway carriages pulled by an engine, used to carry passengers or freight.
    "The freight train rumbled slowly past the station, carrying dozens of heavy containers."
  2. noun A long, flowing part of a garment, especially a wedding dress, that trails along the ground.
    "Two bridesmaids carefully lifted the train of the dress as she walked down the aisle."
  3. noun A connected series of events, thoughts, or vehicles.
    "A train of camels crossed the desert, led by an old guide."
  4. verb To teach someone a skill through instruction and practice.
    "The company will train all its new staff to use the booking system."
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train in a sentence

  • The freight train rumbled slowly past the station, carrying dozens of heavy containers.
  • We caught the early train to London.
  • Two bridesmaids carefully lifted the train of the dress as she walked down the aisle.
  • The queen's robe had a heavy velvet train that swept across the floor.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "train" in French?
"train" in French is traîne, caravane, train. train means: A line of connected railway carriages pulled by an engine, used to carry passengers or freight.
How do you use "train" in a sentence?
Example: "The freight train rumbled slowly past the station, carrying dozens of heavy containers." In French, "train" is traîne, caravane, train.
Are there other ways to say "train" in French?
Yes — French has 12 translations listed for "train": traîne, caravane, train, enchainement, rame, entraîner.
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