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station

/ˈsteɪ.ʃən/

A station is a designated place where trains or buses regularly stop to allow passengers to get on or off. It can also refer to a building or facility used for a specific purpose, such as a police station or a radio station.

Exemples

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1

I am waiting for you at the train station.

I am waiting for you at the place where trains stop.

2

The international delegation shall depart from the central station at 09:00.

The official group will leave the main transport hub at nine o'clock.

3

See you at the station in ten minutes!

Meet me at the station in ten minutes.

Famille de mots

Nom
station
Verb
station
Adjectif
stationary
Apparenté
stationmaster
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'stand'. A station is a place where vehicles and people 'stand' and wait.

Quiz rapide

The bus ____ is crowded because it is rush hour.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : station

Exemples

1

I am waiting for you at the train station.

everyday

I am waiting for you at the place where trains stop.

2

The international delegation shall depart from the central station at 09:00.

formal

The official group will leave the main transport hub at nine o'clock.

3

See you at the station in ten minutes!

informal

Meet me at the station in ten minutes.

4

The study analyzes the impact of the new metro station on local property values.

academic

The research looks at how the new subway stop affects the price of nearby houses.

5

Our new office is conveniently located right next to the main bus station.

business

Our workplace is in a good location near the primary bus terminal.

Famille de mots

Nom
station
Verb
station
Adjectif
stationary
Apparenté
stationmaster

Collocations courantes

train station a place where trains stop
bus station a place where buses stop
police station the office of the local police
gas station a place to buy fuel for a car
radio station a company that broadcasts music and news

Phrases Courantes

power station

a building where electricity is produced

fire station

a building for firefighters and their equipment

way station

a stopping place on a journey

Souvent confondu avec

station vs stop

A 'stop' (like a bus stop) is often just a sign on a street, whereas a 'station' is usually a larger building with facilities.

station vs stationary

Stationary (ending in -ary) means not moving, while station (the noun) refers to the place.

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Notes d'usage

In British English, 'railway station' is very common, while 'train station' is standard in American English. Use the preposition 'at' when you are located there (at the station).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'in the station' when they mean the general location; 'at the station' is more natural unless you are specifically emphasizing being inside the building structure.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'stand'. A station is a place where vehicles and people 'stand' and wait.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'statio', which means a standing place or a position.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun plural: stations often follows a descriptive noun (e.g., petrol station, space station)
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Contexte culturel

In many European and Asian cities, the central train station is a historical landmark and the heart of the city's social and commercial life.

Quiz rapide

The bus ____ is crowded because it is rush hour.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : station

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