Mastering French Train Vocabulary in Context

Camille from French Today provides a tutorial on train travel vocabulary and procedures in France. She starts at Paimpol station, explaining the pronunciation and common mistakes. Camille discusses the TER train, ticketing options, and the importance of stamping paper tickets. She highlights the use of digital tickets and safety tips for crossing platforms. The video concludes with a visit to Saint-Brieuc station, emphasizing the TGV and seat assignments. Additional resources and vocabulary articles are available on the French Today blog.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'station' in French?

• Le guerre

• Le gare

• La guerre

• La gare

What type of train is the TER?

• An international train

• A high-speed train

• A freight train

• A train connecting small stations to larger ones

Where can you buy a train ticket at the Paimpol station?

• From the train conductor

• At the ticket office

• Online only

• At a vending machine

What should you do with a paper ticket before boarding the train?

• Scan it with your phone

• Keep it in your pocket

• Stamp it using a machine

• Show it to the conductor

What is a dematerialized ticket?

• A ticket that is printed on special paper

• A ticket that is stored on your phone

• A ticket that is mailed to you

• A ticket that you buy from the conductor

What is the term for the area where the train stops for passengers to board?

• The track

• The platform

• The station

• The rails

What should you never do when changing platforms?

• Use the underground passage

• Cross the rails

• Ask for directions

• Wait for the train

Where can you find the lane number for your connection at Saint-brieuc station?

• At the ticket office

• On your ticket

• On the train

• On the information panels

In the TER, where can you sit?

• Only in second class

• Only in first class

• Anywhere you want

• In your assigned seat

What information is marked on your TGV ticket?

• The departure time

• The car number and seat number

• The ticket price

• The train's speed