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Total English - Elementary
to commute
to commute
[verbe]

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

faire un trajet

faire un trajet

Ex: The office is conveniently located near a subway station, allowing employees to commute efficiently. 

Le bureau est commodément situé près d'une station de métro, permettant aux employés de se déplacer efficacement.

crowded
crowded
[Adjectif]

(of a space) filled with things or people

bondé, surpeuplé

bondé, surpeuplé

Ex: The crowded subway train was standing room only during rush hour. 

Le métro bondé n'avait plus de places assises pendant l'heure de pointe.

cycling
cycling
[nom]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

cyclisme

cyclisme

Ex: Cycling is an eco-friendly mode of transportation that helps reduce carbon emissions. 

Le cyclisme est un mode de transport écologique qui aide à réduire les émissions de carbone.

departure

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

départ

départ

Ex: She bid farewell to her family before her departure for college. 

Elle a dit au revoir à sa famille avant son départ pour l'université.

destination

the place where someone or something is headed

destination

destination

Ex: As a traveler, I enjoy exploring new destinations and immersing myself in different cultures. 

En tant que voyageur, j'aime explorer de nouvelles destinations et m'immerger dans différentes cultures.

journey
journey
[nom]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

voyage

voyage

Ex: The long journey by train provided ample time for reflection and introspection. 

Le long voyage en train a fourni amplement de temps pour la réflexion et l'introspection.

one-way ticket

a ticket that can be used for travelling to a place but cannot be used for coming back from that place

billet aller simple

billet aller simple

Ex: He found a great deal on a one-way ticket for his flight to Tokyo. 

Il a trouvé une bonne affaire pour un billet aller simple pour son vol vers Tokyo.

return ticket

a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

billet aller-retour

billet aller-retour

Ex: The return ticket was cheaper than two separate one-way tickets. 

Le billet aller-retour était moins cher que deux billets simples séparés.

passenger

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

passager, passagère

passager, passagère

Ex: The bus passenger pressed the button to request the next stop. 

Le passager du bus a appuyé sur le bouton pour demander l'arrêt suivant.

rollerblading

a type of skating using inline skates with wheels, often done for fun or sport on paved surfaces

le roller, le patinage en ligne

le roller, le patinage en ligne

Ex: He bought a new pair of skates for rollerblading. 

Il a acheté une nouvelle paire de patins pour faire du roller.

rush hour

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

heure de pointe

heure de pointe

Ex: The highway was congested during rush hour, causing a long delay for commuters. 

L'autoroute était encombrée pendant l'heure de pointe, causant un long retard pour les navetteurs.

traffic
traffic
[nom]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

circulation

circulation

Ex: The traffic in the city center slowed to a crawl due to construction. 

Le trafic dans le centre-ville a ralenti à cause des travaux.

bicycle
bicycle
[nom]

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

bicyclette

bicyclette

Ex: He wears a helmet for safety when riding his bicycle. 

Il porte un casque pour sa sécurité lorsqu'il roule à vélo.

bus
bus
[nom]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

bus

bus

Ex: The bus arrived just in time, so I didn't have to wait long. 

Le bus est arrivé juste à temps, donc je n'ai pas eu à attendre longtemps.

car
car
[nom]

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

voiture

voiture

Ex: My father's car needs an oil change. 

La voiture de mon père a besoin d'un changement d'huile.

to drive
to drive
[verbe]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

conduire

conduire

Ex: I usually drive to school, but today I'm taking the bus. 

Je conduis généralement à l'école, mais aujourd'hui je prends le bus.

tram
tram
[nom]

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

tramway

tramway

Ex: Tourists loved riding the historic tram, which offered a scenic tour of the downtown area. 

Les touristes ont adoré monter dans le tramway historique, qui offrait une visite panoramique du centre-ville.

garage
garage
[nom]

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

garage

garage

Ex: The garage was filled with tools and equipment for home improvement projects. 

Le garage était rempli d'outils et d'équipements pour des projets de rénovation domiciliaire.

motorbike

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

moto, motocyclette

moto, motocyclette

Ex: The motorbike zoomed past us, its engine roaring as it navigated through traffic. 

La moto a dépassé à toute vitesse, son moteur rugissant alors qu'elle naviguait dans la circulation.

to park
to park
[verbe]

to move a car, bus, etc. into an empty place and leave it there for a short time

garer

garer

Ex: The bus driver skillfully parked the bus at the designated stop. 

Le chauffeur de bus a garé habilement le bus à l'arrêt désigné.

taxi
taxi
[nom]

a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

taxi

taxi

Ex: I hailed a taxi to take me to the airport. 

J'ai hélé un taxi pour me conduire à l'aéroport.

to book
to book
[verbe]

to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.

réserver

réserver

Ex: She booked a hotel room in advance to ensure she had a place to stay during her vacation. 

Elle a réservé une chambre d'hôtel à l'avance pour s'assurer d'avoir un endroit où loger pendant ses vacances.

direct
direct
[Adjectif]

having a clear and immediate connection between two things or people, without any intermediaries

direct, immédiat

direct, immédiat

Ex: The company prefers direct communication with its clients. 

L'entreprise préfère une communication directe avec ses clients.

first class

the most luxurious seats on a plane, ship, or train

première classe

première classe

Ex: The cruise ship's first class cabins came with a private balcony and butler service. 

Les cabines première classe du navire de croisière étaient équipées d'un balcon privé et d'un service de majordome.

standard
standard
[Adjectif]

commonly recognized, done, used, etc.

standard, normal

standard, normal

Ex: In this region, it's standard practice to tip waitstaff 15% of the total bill. 

Dans cette région, il est standard de laisser un pourboire de 15% de l'addition au personnel de service.

platform

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

quai

quai

Ex: She stood at the edge of the platform, watching the incoming train. 

Elle se tenait au bord du quai, regardant le train entrant.

station
station
[nom]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

gare, gare routière, station

gare, gare routière, station

Ex: The bus station is located in the city center. 

La gare routière est située dans le centre-ville.

underground

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

métro, métropolitain

métro, métropolitain

Ex: Commuters rely on the underground to navigate the bustling city quickly and efficiently. 

Les navetteurs comptent sur le métro pour naviguer rapidement et efficacement dans la ville animée.

metro
metro
[nom]

an underground railway system designed for public transportation within a city

métro

métro

Ex: Using the metro is often the fastest way to travel across large urban centers. 

Utiliser le métro est souvent le moyen le plus rapide de se déplacer dans les grands centres urbains.

boat
boat
[nom]

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

bateau

bateau

Ex: The boat rocked gently as we set sail on a sunny day. 

Le bateau se balançait doucement alors que nous prenions la mer par une journée ensoleillée.

to jet ski
to jet ski
[verbe]

to ride on water by operating a small, motorized vehicle called a jet ski

faire du jet ski, piloter un jet ski

faire du jet ski, piloter un jet ski

Ex: They decided to jet ski along the coast for a thrilling adventure. 

Ils ont décidé de faire du jet ski le long de la côte pour une aventure palpitante.

aircraft

any flying vehicle

avion

avion

Ex: Passengers boarded the aircraft eagerly, excited for their upcoming journey. 

Les passagers ont embarqué dans l'aéronef avec impatience, excités par leur prochain voyage.

airport
airport
[nom]

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

aéroport

aéroport

Ex: My family is picking me up from the airport when I arrive. 

Ma famille vient me chercher à l'aéroport à mon arrivée.

long-haul
long-haul
[Adjectif]

traveling over a long distance, particularly when it involves transporting passengers or goods

à longue distance

à longue distance

Ex: Truck drivers often prefer long-haul routes that cover several states, allowing them to maximize their time on the road. 

Les chauffeurs de camion préfèrent souvent les trajets longue distance qui couvrent plusieurs états, leur permettant de maximiser leur temps sur la route.

flight
flight
[nom]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

vol

vol

Ex: His next flight was a connecting one in Amsterdam. 

Son prochain vol était une correspondance à Amsterdam.

plane
plane
[nom]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

avion

avion

Ex: We booked tickets for a plane to Paris next week. 

Nous avons réservé des billets pour un avion à Paris la semaine prochaine.

bullfight

a public entertainment, particularly in Spain, in which someone fights a bull and usually kills it

corrida

corrida

Ex: Spectators cheered as the bullfighter entered the arena, ready to face the powerful bull in a traditional bullfight. 

Les spectateurs ont applaudi lorsque le torero est entré dans l'arène, prêt à affronter le puissant taureau dans une corrida traditionnelle.

bungee jumping

an activity in which someone jumps from a very high place with a rubber cord tied around their ankles

saut à l'élastique, bungee jumping

saut à l'élastique, bungee jumping

Ex: She conquered her fear of heights by bungee jumping from a crane. 

Elle a surmonté sa peur des hauteurs en faisant du saut à l'élastique depuis une grue.

circus
circus
[nom]

a form of entertainment that typically involves skilled performers, animals, and various acts and attractions, often presented in a large tent or arena

cirque

cirque

to cross
to cross
[verbe]

to go across or to the other side of something

traverser

traverser

Ex: The pedestrian crosses the street at the designated crosswalk. 

Le piéton traverse la rue au passage pour piétons désigné.

to fly
to fly
[verbe]

to move or travel through the air

voler

voler

Ex: Can you see the colorful butterfly flying in the garden? 

Pouvez-vous voir le papillon coloré voler dans le jardin ?

camel
camel
[nom]

a large desert animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back

chameau, chamelle

chameau, chamelle

Ex: In the desert, camels are often used as a means of transportation. 

Dans le désert, les chameaux sont souvent utilisés comme moyen de transport.

cruise
cruise
[nom]

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

croisière

croisière

Ex: She enjoyed the onboard entertainment and dining options during her cruise to Alaska, admiring the stunning scenery from the deck. 

Elle a apprécié les divertissements à bord et les options de restauration pendant sa croisière en Alaska, admirant les paysages magnifiques depuis le pont.

hike
hike
[nom]

a long walk often in the countryside for pleasure or as an exercise

randonnée

randonnée

hot-air balloon

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

ballon, montgolfière

ballon, montgolfière

Ex: The hot-air balloon gently ascended into the sky as the burner heated the air inside. 

Le ballon à air chaud s'éleva doucement dans le ciel tandis que le brûleur chauffait l'air à l'intérieur.

to climb
to climb
[verbe]

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

grimper, monter, gravir

grimper, monter, gravir

Ex: They climbed the highest peak in their country last year. 

Ils ont gravi le plus haut sommet de leur pays l'année dernière.

rock concert

a live musical performance featuring a band or artist playing rock music

concert de rock, spectacle de rock

concert de rock, spectacle de rock

Ex: The rock concert drew a large crowd of enthusiastic fans. 

Le concert de rock a attiré une grande foule de fans enthousiastes.

rowing
rowing
[nom]

a sport in which a boat is propelled through water using long poles called oars

aviron, rame

aviron, rame

Ex: He took up rowing as a way to stay fit and enjoy the outdoors. 

Il a pris le aviron comme moyen de rester en forme et de profiter du plein air.

sailing
sailing
[nom]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

départ

départ

Ex: The sailing team practiced every Saturday to prepare for the upcoming regatta. 

L'équipe de voile s'entraînait tous les samedis pour se préparer à la régate à venir.

skateboarding

the sport or activity of riding a skateboard

skateboard, skate

skateboard, skate

Ex: She took up skateboarding as a hobby and now competes in local skateboarding competitions. 

Elle a pris le skateboard comme passe-temps et participe maintenant à des compétitions locales de skateboard.

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