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express

French → English

noun//ɛks.pʁɛs//

(transport) Express train: a fast train that stops at only a few major stations

J'ai pris l'express de huit heures pour arriver à Lyon avant midi.

(English) I took the eight o'clock express to get to Lyon before noon.

L'Orient-Express est le train le plus célèbre au monde pour son luxe.

(English) The Orient Express is the most famous train in the world for its luxury.

noun//ɛks.pʁɛs//

(drink) Espresso: a short, strong coffee made by forcing steam through ground beans

Le serveur m'a apporté un express très serré avec un petit carré de chocolat.

(English) The waiter brought me a very strong espresso with a small square of chocolate.

Il boit toujours un express au comptoir avant d'aller travailler.

(English) He always drinks an espresso at the counter before going to work.

Entry ID: fr:en:express · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary