Le bus
Example: Le bus arrive à l'arrêt tous les matins à huit heures.
Definition
"Le bus" refers to a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers, typically along a fixed route and schedule. It is commonly used for public transportation, carrying people between various stops within a city or region.
Etymology
The term "le bus" in French comes from the English word "bus," which is a shortened form of "omnibus." "Omnibus" is Latin for "for all," indicating a vehicle intended for the use of all passengers. The word was adopted into French in the 19th century as public transportation systems developed.
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"Le bus" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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