What does "gare routière" mean in French?
"gare routière" is the French word for "bus station".
gare routière /ɡˈaʁʁutjˈɛʁ/ · noun · CEFR A2. French translation of "bus station".
See also: Translation page (English → French)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: gare routière
- Language: French
- Meaning: bus station
- IPA: /ɡˈaʁʁutjˈɛʁ/
- CEFR Level: A2
- Part of speech: noun
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Example Sentences
- J'attends mon bus à la gare routière. English: I wait for my bus at the bus station.
- La gare routière est près du centre-ville. English: The bus station is near the town center.
- Elle a acheté un billet à la gare routière. English: She bought a ticket at the bus station.
When and How to Use "gare routière"
Use "gare routière" when you want to talk about "bus station" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A2 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.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "gare routière"?
"gare routière" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "gare routière"?
"gare routière" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "gare routière" in a sentence?
J'attends mon bus à la gare routière.
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