train

• Nom désignant un ensemble de wagons reliés circulant sur des rails, ou par extension une longue file de véhicules, d'animaux ou de personnes avançant en ordre.

A noun referring to a connected series of railroad cars or a long, moving line of vehicles, animals, or people moving together in sequence.

1. Railroad VehicleA1formal

   A series of connected railroad cars or coaches pulled by a locomotive, used for transporting passengers or goods.

   Train (convoi ferroviaire)

   • I take the train to work every morning.
   • The train arrived at the station on time.
   • They shipped the goods by train.

2. Succession or SeriesB2formal

   A connected sequence or series of things.

   série, succession

   • The film sparked a train of events that changed his life.
   • She lost her train of thought during the presentation.
   • The train of logic led to an interesting conclusion.

   Synonymeschainconcatenationcourseprogressionrowrunsequenceseriesstringsuccession

3. Clothing (Formal Dress)C1formal

   The long back part of a formal dress, robe, or gown that trails behind the wearer.

   Traîne

   • The bride's wedding dress had a long train.
   • The royal gown featured an elaborate train.
   • She held her train up as she walked down the stairs.

4. Process of PreparationB2formal

   A set of related events, actions, or conditions leading to a result.

   enchaînement

   • He is undergoing training to become a pilot.
   • The athlete's fitness train includes running and weightlifting.
   • The educational train involves various stages of learning.

   Synonymeschainconcatenationcourseprogressionsequenceseriesstringsuccession

• Former une personne ou un animal à une compétence ou à un comportement spécifique par la pratique et l'instruction.

A verb used to indicate the process of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction.

1. Teach or InstructA2formal

   To teach a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior.

   former, instruire

   • She trains new employees on company policies.
   • He trained his dog to sit and stay on command.
   • They are training for a marathon next month.

   Synonymescoachdrilleducateguideinstructmentorprepareschoolteachtutor

2. Exercise or PrepareA2formal

   To prepare for a specific physical activity through exercise and practice.

   S'entraîner (activité physique)

   • The athletes train every day for the competition.
   • She trained hard to improve her swimming speed.
   • He is training to become a firefighter.

   Synonymescoachconditiondisciplinedrillexercisepracticepreparework out

3. Aim or DirectB1formal

   To point or direct something, such as a camera or a weapon, toward a target.

   viser / braquer

   • The photographer trained the lens on the butterfly.
   • She trained her eyes on the horizon.
   • The soldiers trained their weapons on the enemy.

   Synonymesaimdirectfocuslevelpointsightzero in