🇫🇷 How to say

“station” in French

gare
Illustration of "station" in a French cultural setting
A bustling train station with people rushing to catch their rides, large departure boards showing times, and platforms filled with waiting passengers and sleek trains ready to depart.

Usage note

Use 'gare' for train stations; it's a common everyday word and often part of larger phrases like 'Gare du Nord' for specific stations in France.

Examples

  • La gare est près de chez moi.

    The station is near my house.

  • Je vais à la gare en bus.

    I go to the station by bus.

  • Le train arrive à la gare.

    The train arrives at the station.

Quick check

What does "gare" mean?

  • A. station
  • B. Wednesday
  • C. beach
  • D. nose

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