French word

tram

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁam/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstreetcar

Example

Je prends le tram tous les matins.

I take the streetcar every morning.

Illustration for tram (streetcar)

More examples

Le tram est bondé aux heures de pointe.

The tram is crowded during rush hour.

Core concept

A city rail car gliding along streets and opening its doors at regular stops.

Common phrases

  • prendre le tram

    take the tram

  • monter dans le tram

    get on the tram

  • descendre du tram

    get off the tram

Similar words

bus: A large public road vehicle that carries passengers between designated stops.
métro: An urban rail vehicle using dedicated underground or elevated lines for rapid travel.
train: A rail vehicle for longer journeys between cities or surrounding towns, stopping at stations.

Definition in French

Véhicule public roulant sur rails en ville, utilisé pour des trajets courts avec arrêts fréquents.

Word origin

French tram is a shortening of tramway, borrowed from English, whose first element historically referred to a rail or beam.

Usage tips

  • Tram is masculine, so standard forms include un tram, le tram, and prendre le tram.

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