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Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS General (Score 6-7) - Transportation

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux transports qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen IELTS General Training.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (6-7)
platform

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

quai

quai

Ex: The train pulled into the platform, and the passengers began to board .Le train est entré en gare, et les passagers ont commencé à monter à bord sur le **quai**.
route
route
[nom]

a fixed way between two places, along which a bus, plane, ship, etc. regularly travels

parcours

parcours

Ex: The cruise ship followed a route along the Mediterranean coast .Le navire de croisière a suivi un **itinéraire** le long de la côte méditerranéenne.
carriage

a vehicle with usually four wheels, pulled by one or more horses

calèche

calèche

Ex: The royal carriage was adorned with gold trim and velvet cushions for maximum comfort .Le **carrosse** royal était orné de garnitures en or et de coussins en velours pour un confort maximal.
tram
tram
[nom]

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

tramway

tramway

Ex: The tram stopped at each designated station , allowing passengers to board and alight efficiently .Le **tramway** s'est arrêté à chaque station désignée, permettant aux passagers de monter et de descendre efficacement.
ferry
ferry
[nom]

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

ferry

ferry

Ex: The ferry operates daily , connecting the two towns across the river .Le **ferry** fonctionne quotidiennement, reliant les deux villes de part et d'autre de la rivière.
fare
fare
[nom]

the amount of money we pay to travel with a bus, taxi, plane, etc.

prix du billet, prix du ticket, prix de la course

prix du billet, prix du ticket, prix de la course

Ex: The subway fare increased by 10% this year.Le tarif du métro a augmenté de 10% cette année.
toll
toll
[nom]

a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel

Ex: She slowed to pay the toll collector.
fork
fork
[nom]

one of the branches formed when a river, road, or path splits into two or more parts

fourche, bifurcation, embranchement

fourche, bifurcation, embranchement

transit
transit
[nom]

the system of public transportation such as bus, train, taxi, etc.

transports en commun

transports en commun

canoe
canoe
[nom]

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

canoë

canoë

Ex: The canoe race attracted participants from all over the region , showcasing skill and endurance on the water .La course de **canoë** a attiré des participants de toute la région, mettant en valeur leur habileté et leur endurance sur l'eau.
control tower

the tallest building at an airport from which aircraft's movements are controlled

tour de contrôle

tour de contrôle

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: She planned her errands around rush hour to avoid getting stuck in traffic .Elle a planifié ses courses autour de **l'heure de pointe** pour éviter de rester coincée dans les embouteillages.
to pull out

(of a train or bus) to leave a station with passengers on board

déboîter, sortir

déboîter, sortir

Ex: She watched from the window as the countryside passed by after the train pulled out.Elle regardait par la fenêtre alors que la campagne défilait après que le train soit **parti**.
to swerve
to swerve
[verbe]

to change direction suddenly, often to avoid something or someone in the way

dévier, faire une embardée

dévier, faire une embardée

Ex: The skier swerved expertly to avoid a collision with another skier .Le skieur a **dévissé** avec expertise pour éviter une collision avec un autre skieur.
to steer
to steer
[verbe]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

conduire, piloter, barrer, gouverner, diriger, guider

conduire, piloter, barrer, gouverner, diriger, guider

Ex: She steered the plane smoothly onto the runway for landing .Elle a **dirigé** l'avion en douceur sur la piste pour atterrir.
to wheel
to wheel
[verbe]

to move or push something on wheels

rouler, pousser sur des roues

rouler, pousser sur des roues

Ex: The maintenance team wheeled heavy equipment into the workshop for repairs .L'équipe de maintenance a **roulé** des équipements lourds dans l'atelier pour les réparations.
to refuel
to refuel
[verbe]

to replenish the fuel supply of a vehicle or machine

ravitailler,  faire le plein

ravitailler, faire le plein

to run over

to hit and pass over something or someone with a vehicle, causing damage

écraser, renverser

écraser, renverser

Ex: The motorcyclist tried to avoid running over the debris on the road , but it was too late .Le motocycliste a essayé d'éviter de **renverser** les débris sur la route, mais c'était trop tard.
to service
to service
[verbe]

to maintain, repair, or prepare something so that it is fit for use

faire réviser

faire réviser

to board
to board
[verbe]

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

monter

monter

Ex: The flight attendants asked the passengers to board in an orderly fashion .Les agents de bord ont demandé aux passagers de **monter à bord** de manière ordonnée.
to test drive

to drive a vehicle temporarily, usually to assess its performance and suitability before purchasing

essayer, prendre pour un essai

essayer, prendre pour un essai

to dock
to dock
[verbe]

to secure a boat or ship to a wharf or pier

amarrer, accoster

amarrer, accoster

Ex: The sailors returned from their sailing trip and skillfully docked their catamaran .Les marins sont revenus de leur voyage en mer et ont habilement **amarré** leur catamaran.
carpool
carpool
[nom]

a group of people sharing a car where each person takes turns to be the driver

covoiturage, partage de voiture

covoiturage, partage de voiture

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