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the manner in which something is presented, expressed, or structured

forme, structure

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

transport, système de transport

any flying vehicle

avion

a vehicle that runs on tracks and is pulled by a moving cable, typically used for transportation up steep hills or mountains

téléphérique, cable-car

a type of carriage or vehicle used for transportation, typically pulled by horses or other animals

carrosse, coupé

a big ship for vacation trips, usually with fun things to do and entertainment on board

paquebot de croisière, navire de croisière

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

ferry

a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

hélicoptère

an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky

ballon, montgolfière

a vehicle that can travel near the surface of water or land being supported by its air cushion and using the power of air produced by its engine

aéroglisseur

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

moto, motocyclette

a light motor vehicle with a floorboard on which the rider puts their legs, and with wheels of usually small size

scooter

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

tramway

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

métro, transport souterrain

a large boat with an engine used for pleasure trips

voilier

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

voyager

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

place

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

aéroport

a section in an airport or train station where people go after they arrive

hall d'arrivée, salle d'arrivée

a carriage on a train where passengers can purchase and consume food and beverages

voiture-restaurant, wagon-restaurant

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

arrêt de bus

the area where passengers sit in an airplane

cabine

an area where people can leave their cars or other vehicles for a period of time

parking, stationnement

the process of arriving at a location such as an airport, a hotel, etc., and reporting one's presence

enregistrement

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

bureau, pupitre

a place designed for coaches, buses, or long-distance road transportation to arrive and depart from

station de bus, gare routière

a ship or boat's upper outside floor

pont

a specific location in an airport where passengers leave from to board their flight

porte de départ, porte d'embarquement

a place where vehicles can refuel their tanks with gasoline or diesel fuel

station-service, pompe à essence

a place where a road or path crosses over a railway line, at the same level

passage à niveau

a place where lost or abandoned personal items are kept and can be retrieved by their owners

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

quai

the side of the ship or boat located on the left when facing the front

bâbord

a facility that provides gasoline, diesel, and other types of fuel, as well as various amenities such as restrooms, food, and convenience stores

station-service

a sleeping section or berth in a train or other means of transportation

couchette

a horizontal support beam that connects the rails of a railroad track and helps distribute the weight of passing trains

traverse, support de rail

an area where taxis stand in a line to pick up passengers

station de taxis, parc de taxis

a physical location, usually at a transportation station or venue, where tickets for transportation services or events are sold or issued

guichet, bureau de vente

a barrier that controls access to a particular area and requires a ticket to pass through, typically used in transportation hubs

barrière de contrôle, barrière de ticket

a designated area where people wait for their turn, appointment, or service, commonly found in stations, hospitals, or offices

salle d'attente, chambre d'attente

(of water or waves) rough and uneven, with many small, quick-moving waves

agité, mouvementé

a condition where an excess amount of blood or other fluid accumulates in a part of the body, leading to swelling or discomfort

congestion, accumulation

(of a person) entertained or amused

amusé, divertissant

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

sale

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

port

the work that is done to build or repair a road

travaux routiers, ouvrages routiers