Significado
To use a train as a mode of travel.
Contexto cultural
The TGV is a symbol of speed and modernity. French people often plan their 'vacances' months in advance to get 'Prem's' (discounted) tickets. The SNCB network is very dense. Many Belgians 'voyagent en train' daily between cities like Ghent, Antwerp, and Brussels for work. Rail travel is incredibly punctual and scenic. It is often the primary way to reach mountain resorts where cars are banned. While less common than in Europe due to distances, 'VIA Rail' connects the 'Corridor' (Quebec City to Windsor). It's seen as a more relaxed alternative to driving the Highway 20.
The 'En' Rule
If you can sit inside it, use 'en'. En train, en voiture, en taxi.
False Friend
Don't confuse 'en train' (transport) with 'en train de' (doing).
Significado
To use a train as a mode of travel.
The 'En' Rule
If you can sit inside it, use 'en'. En train, en voiture, en taxi.
False Friend
Don't confuse 'en train' (transport) with 'en train de' (doing).
SNCF Connect
Download the app to see 'voyager en train' in action every day.
The Strike
If you hear 'grève', your plans to 'voyager en train' might change!
Teste-se
Fill in the missing preposition.
J'aime voyager ___ train.
We use 'en' for transport we sit inside, like a train.
Choose the correctly conjugated sentence.
Which one is correct?
Verbs ending in -ger need an 'e' before the 'o' in the 'nous' form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Comment vas-tu à Paris ? B: Je vais ______.
After 'vais' (aller), we need the infinitive form of the verb.
Match the phrase to the reason.
Why would someone say 'Je préfère voyager en train'?
Rail travel is often chosen for its lower carbon footprint.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Train Vocabulary
Places
- • La gare
- • Le quai
- • Le guichet
People
- • Le passager
- • Le contrôleur
- • Le conducteur
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJ'aime voyager ___ train.
We use 'en' for transport we sit inside, like a train.
Which one is correct?
Verbs ending in -ger need an 'e' before the 'o' in the 'nous' form.
A: Comment vas-tu à Paris ? B: Je vais ______.
After 'vais' (aller), we need the infinitive form of the verb.
Why would someone say 'Je préfère voyager en train'?
Rail travel is often chosen for its lower carbon footprint.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasYes, it is grammatically correct but sounds more formal than 'voyager en train'.
Use 'en train' for the mode of transport. Use 'dans le train' to describe being physically inside the carriage.
Say 'Je suis dans le train'. Don't use 'sur le train' unless you are on the roof!
'Voyager' is the act of traveling; 'prendre' is the act of taking/using the vehicle.
It depends. TGV can be expensive, but TER (local trains) are often affordable.
Because a train is an enclosed space you enter. 'À' is for things you mount, like a bike.
Usually, people say 'prendre le métro' rather than 'voyager en métro'.
It is 'nous voyageons' with an extra 'e'.
Extremely. It is the preferred way to travel between major cities.
It stands for 'Train à Grande Vitesse' (High-Speed Train).
No, the expression is fixed in the singular: 'voyager en train'.
It is neutral. You can use it in any situation.
Voyager en avion or voyager en voiture.
No, never say 'en le train'.
Frases relacionadas
Prendre le train
similarTo take the train
En voiture
similarBy car
Le contrôleur
builds onThe ticket inspector
La gare
builds onThe train station
Rater le train
contrastTo miss the train
Wagon-lit
specialized formSleeping car
