Transport
TGV
Letter by letterStandardA1Meaning
train à grande vitesse
The fast train linking major cities: Paris to Lyon in two hours. It is booked in advance, with a numbered seat.
How it is said
té-gé-vé
Gender and article
le TGV · masculine
Where you meet it
A station sign, a ticket, a booking website.
Example
TGV 6214, Paris-Lyon, voiture 12, place 54, départ 8 h 04.
TGV 6214, Paris to Lyon, coach 12, seat 54, departs 8.04 am.
In the DELF
listening A1 · reading A1
Watch out
Masculine: le TGV, un TGV. The current brand name is « TGV INOUI », but everyone says TGV.
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