English–French

“train car” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vagɔ̃/

Example

Le wagon numéro cinq est complet.

Train car number five is full.

Illustration for wagon (train car)

How to say “train car” in French

“Train car” in French is wagon.

A box-shaped railway vehicle linked into a train, with seats and an aisle for passengers.

Full entry for wagon: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with wagon

Nous avons réservé le wagon pour notre groupe.

We reserved the train car for our group.

Tips for using wagon

  • In standard French, voiture is often the usual term for a passenger railway carriage, while wagon can also refer to a freight vehicle.

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