le trajet
journey
Chemin ou parcours pour aller d’un lieu à un autre.
Definition & meaning
Trajet is a masculine noun meaning the journey or trip from one place to another, especially the distance or route traveled between a starting point and a destination. It can refer to a short or routine trip as well as a longer one.
It may emphasize the travel itself, the route taken, or how long the trip takes.
Grammar & Word origin
- Gender: masculine — un trajet
- Plural: des trajets
- Origin: From Latin traiectus, meaning “a crossing” or “passage.”
Synonyms & antonyms
There is no exact antonym for trajet. Related synonyms differ slightly in emphasis:
- parcours emphasizes the course or path followed.
- itinéraire usually refers to a planned route or directions.
- voyage often suggests a longer or more substantial journey.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Le trajet dure dix minutes.noun
The journey takes ten minutes.
Pendant le trajet, nous avons parlé de nos projets de vacances.noun
During the journey, we talked about our vacation plans.
Le trajet semblait très court grâce à la musique.noun
The journey seemed very short thanks to the music.
Nous avons fait une pause pendant le trajet pour admirer le paysage.noun
We took a break during the journey to admire the landscape.
Combien de temps a duré ton trajet ce matin ?noun
How long did your journey take this morning?
Nos trajets quotidiens deviennent souvent plus agréables pendant le printemps.noun
Our daily journeys often become more pleasant during spring.
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