This lesson is part of the course(s):
Basic French Vocabulary
What Are Modes of Transport Called in French?
In this lesson, we cover the words for modes of transport in French.
Watch the video as many times as you need, until you feel you can give the French as we go!
Review Vocabulary
Review the words from this video and use the flashcards to test your memory.
Vocabulary from the Video (Parts 1 & 2)
Part 1:
| aeroplane | un avion |
| bicycle | le vélo |
| boat | le bateau |
| bus | le bus |
| car | la voiture |
Part 2:
| coach | le car |
| e-scooter | le scooter électronique |
| ferry | le ferry |
| moped | le vélomoteur |
| motorbike | la moto |
Vocabulary from the Video (Part 3)
Part 3:
| scooter | la trottinette |
| taxi | le taxi |
| train | le train |
| tram | le tram |
| underground | le metro |
Notes on the Vocabulary
In the plural, le ferry can be either les ferrys or les ferries according to the Dictionnaire Larousse.
Le scooter can also be la trottinette.
Although la voiture most often means ‘car,’ it can also mean ‘vehicle,’ ‘coach’ or ‘carriage.’
Go Deeper
If you want to expand your knowledge about this topic, explore any materials below.
Talking About Travel in French
Give It a Go!
If you’d like to test your knowledge of what you’ve learned so far, you can select from any quizzes or activities below.
French Quiz – Word Recall – Modes of Transport

