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train

UK
/treɪn/
US
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train back
train down
train out

Translations

trainnoun
trains
pl
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convoiPour un groupe de personnes, d’animaux ou de véhicules se déplaçant ensemble.
A train of camels crossed the desert.
Un convoi de chameaux a traversé le désert.
The train arrived at the station right on time.
Le train est arrivé à la gare בדיוק à l'heure.
traînéePour une ligne ou un sillage laissé par un mouvement.
A thin train of smoke rose from the extinguished candle.
Une fine traînée de fumée s’est élevée de la bougie éteinte.
traînePour la partie d’une robe qui s’allonge derrière la personne.
The bride's dress had a long, flowing train.
La robe de la mariée avait une longue traîne fluide.
suiteDans l’expression « train de pensée », au sens de suite d’idées.
She lost her train of thought during the presentation.
Elle a perdu la suite de ses idées pendant la présentation.
Additional translations
trainEn mécanique, pour un ensemble d’engrenages ou de pièces transmettant un mouvement.
Synonyms
conveyance
railroad car
carriage
coach
transport
locomotive
trainverb
trained
Past Simple
trained
Past Participle
training
Gerund
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palisserEn horticulture, pour guider la croissance d’une plante.
They trained the rose bushes to climb along the garden wall.
Ils ont palissé les rosiers pour qu’ils grimpent le long du mur du jardin.
pointerPour diriger un appareil ou une arme vers une cible.
The photographer trained his lens on the beautiful sunset.
Le photographe a pointé son objectif vers le magnifique coucher de soleil.
traînerPour une partie de vêtement qui traîne sur le sol ou derrière quelque chose.
The hem of his cloak trained across the marble floor.
L’ourlet de son manteau traînait sur le sol en marbre.
entraînerPour apprendre ou développer une compétence par la pratique et l’instruction.
She trained her dog to fetch the newspaper every morning.
Elle a entraîné son chien à rapporter le journal chaque matin.
formerPour préparer quelqu’un à un travail ou à une activité.
The company trains its employees to handle customer complaints effectively.
L’entreprise forme ses employés à traiter efficacement les réclamations des clients.
Synonyms
condition
discipline
prepare
tutor
coach
teach
instruct
educate
cultivate
develop
trainadjective
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Used attributively before a noun to indicate relation to rail transport (e.g., "train station").
ferroviaireRelatif aux trains ou au transport ferroviaire.
There will be major repairs on the train lines this weekend.
Il y aura d’importantes réparations sur les lignes ferroviaires ce week-end.

Definitions

trainnoun
A series of connected railroad cars pulled or pushed by one or more locomotives.
The train arrived at the station right on time.
A sequence of events or thoughts.
She lost her train of thought during the presentation.
A part of a formal dress that trails behind the wearer.
The bride's dress had a long, flowing train.
A group of people, animals, or vehicles traveling together.
A train of camels crossed the desert.
A connected set of mechanical gears or parts that transmits motion, especially in machinery such as clocks or vehicles.
The engineer inspected the gear train inside the gearbox.
A long trailing line or wake left behind by something moving, such as smoke, dust, or light.
A thin train of smoke rose from the extinguished candle.
trainverb
To teach a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction over a period of time.
She trained her dog to fetch the newspaper every morning.
To develop and improve a skill, ability, or knowledge through practice and instruction.
He trained for months to improve his marathon time.
To prepare someone for a particular job or activity by teaching them the necessary skills.
The company trains its employees to handle customer complaints effectively.
To aim or point a weapon, camera, or other device at a target.
The photographer trained his lens on the beautiful sunset.
To guide the growth or direction of a plant by tying, pruning, or bending its stems.
They trained the rose bushes to climb along the garden wall.
To drag, trail, or sweep along the ground or behind something.
The hem of his cloak trained across the marble floor.
trainadjective
Relating to or used for trains or rail transport; railway.
There will be major repairs on the train lines this weekend.
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