What does "chemin de fer" mean in French?
"chemin de fer" is the French word for "railway".
chemin de fer /ʃəmˈɛ̃də-fˈɛʁ/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "railway".
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Translation and Meaning
- Word: chemin de fer
- Language: French
- Meaning: railway
- IPA: /ʃəmˈɛ̃də-fˈɛʁ/
- CEFR Level: B1
- Part of speech: noun
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Example Sentences
- Le chemin de fer relie les deux villes. English: The railway connects the two towns.
- Nous avons pris le chemin de fer pour aller à la campagne. English: We took the train to go to the countryside.
- La gare est près de l'hôtel. English: The train station is near the hotel.
When and How to Use "chemin de fer"
Use "chemin de fer" when you want to talk about "railway" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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What CEFR level is "chemin de fer"?
"chemin de fer" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "chemin de fer"?
"chemin de fer" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
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Le chemin de fer relie les deux villes.
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