transportation in French
transportation in French is transport, transportation — transportation means the act or system of moving people or goods; especially the common American term for this.
transportation in French
transport
The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; conveyance, often of people, goods etc.
transportation
(historical) Deportation to a penal colony.
What does "transportation" mean?
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noun The act or system of moving people or goods; especially the common American term for this.
"The company arranged transportation for all conference attendees."
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noun Historical: the punishment of sending convicts to a distant penal colony.
"In the 18th century, transportation to Australia was a common sentence for minor crimes."
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transportation in a sentence
- The company arranged transportation for all conference attendees.
- Investment in public transportation has cut traffic in the city center.
- In the 18th century, transportation to Australia was a common sentence for minor crimes.
- Transportation was a harsh sentence that meant never seeing one's family again.
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What is "transportation" in French?
"transportation" in French is transport, transportation. transportation means: The act or system of moving people or goods; especially the common American term for this.
How do you use "transportation" in a sentence?
Example: "The company arranged transportation for all conference attendees." In French, "transportation" is transport, transportation.
Are there other ways to say "transportation" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "transportation": transport, transportation.
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