Meaning
To arrive using a car as transport.
Cultural Background
In France, 'venir en voiture' is often followed by a discussion about parking, as city centers are difficult to navigate. In Quebec, the car is essential for travel. The phrase is used exactly the same way, but 'char' is sometimes used as a regionalism for 'voiture'. Swiss French speakers use the same phrase, but often emphasize the punctuality of their arrival.
Preposition Rule
Always use 'en' for transport you can enter (en voiture, en train, en bus).
No Article
Don't say 'en la voiture'. It's just 'en voiture'.
Meaning
To arrive using a car as transport.
Preposition Rule
Always use 'en' for transport you can enter (en voiture, en train, en bus).
No Article
Don't say 'en la voiture'. It's just 'en voiture'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Je ______ en voiture.
The subject is 'Je', so the verb must be 'viens'.
Choose the correct preposition.
Il vient ____ voiture.
We use 'en' for modes of transport.
Match the subject to the verb.
Nous ____ en voiture.
The subject 'Nous' requires the form 'venons'.
Finish the dialogue.
A: Tu viens en train ? B: Non, je ____ en voiture.
The verb must match the question's verb.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJe ______ en voiture.
The subject is 'Je', so the verb must be 'viens'.
Il vient ____ voiture.
We use 'en' for modes of transport.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
The subject 'Nous' requires the form 'venons'.
A: Tu viens en train ? B: Non, je ____ en voiture.
The verb must match the question's verb.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, it is always 'en voiture' regardless of ownership.
It is neutral and used in all contexts.
'Dans' means inside. You are not 'inside' the method of transport, you are 'using' it.
No, for a bike you use 'à vélo'.
You can still say 'Je viens en voiture'.
Extremely common in daily life.
Related Phrases
Aller en voiture
similarTo go by car
Prendre la voiture
builds onTo take the car
Conduire
contrastTo drive
