Le chemin de fer
Example: Le chemin de fer relie plusieurs villes importantes en France.
Definition
"Le chemin de fer" refers to the railway or railroad system used for trains to transport passengers and goods. It connects various cities and regions through a network of tracks, enabling efficient land travel over long distances.
Etymology
The phrase "le chemin de fer" literally means 'the iron path' in French. It combines 'chemin,' meaning path or way, with 'fer,' meaning iron, referring to the iron rails on which trains run. Did you know that the term highlights the material that made early railways revolutionary compared to dirt roads?
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"Le chemin de fer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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