This lesson is part of the course(s):
French for Travel
On the Road
In this lesson, we learn ten useful words for when you’re on the road in France.
Watch the video as many times as you need, until you feel you can give the French translations as we go!
Review Vocabulary
Now we can see what we’ve learned.
Vocabulary from the Video
Part 1:
| breakdown | la panne |
| diversion | la déviation |
| driver | le chauffeur, la chauffeuse |
| driving licence | le permis de conduire |
| motorway | une autoroute |
Part 2:
| oil | l’huile |
| one way street | la rue à sens unique |
| petrol | l’essence |
| toll | le péage |
| traffic lights | les feux de signalisation |
Go Deeper
If you want to expand your knowledge about this topic, explore any materials below.
Driving in France: Rules, Tips, and Essential Vocabulary for Travellers
Planning to drive in France? Learn French road rules, speed limits, tolls, signs, fuel vocabulary,...
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 – French for Travel – On the Road
A quiz to test your knowledge of French vocabulary for when travelling by car.
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