B2 adjective Neutre

transit

/ˈtrænzɪt/

Describes something relating to the movement of people, goods, or vehicles from one place to another, especially via public systems. It often characterizes facilities, periods, or documents used while someone or something is between their origin and destination.

Exemples

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1

Make sure you have enough balance on your transit card before you enter the subway station.

Make sure you have enough balance on your transit card before you enter the subway station.

2

The treaty establishes a dedicated transit corridor for humanitarian aid to reach the landlocked region.

The treaty establishes a dedicated transit corridor for humanitarian aid to reach the landlocked region.

3

I'm just a transit passenger, so I'll be hanging out in the lounge for the next four hours.

I'm just a transit passenger, so I'll be hanging out in the lounge for the next four hours.

Famille de mots

Nom
transit
Verb
transit
Adjectif
transit
Apparenté
transition
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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'Trans-' which means 'across' and 'it' as in 'move it' — Transit is the act of moving across.

Quiz rapide

The goods were damaged while they were in a ______ zone at the port.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : transit

Exemples

1

Make sure you have enough balance on your transit card before you enter the subway station.

everyday

Make sure you have enough balance on your transit card before you enter the subway station.

2

The treaty establishes a dedicated transit corridor for humanitarian aid to reach the landlocked region.

formal

The treaty establishes a dedicated transit corridor for humanitarian aid to reach the landlocked region.

3

I'm just a transit passenger, so I'll be hanging out in the lounge for the next four hours.

informal

I'm just a transit passenger, so I'll be hanging out in the lounge for the next four hours.

4

Astronomers monitored the transit path of the planet as it moved across the face of the distant star.

academic

Astronomers monitored the transit path of the planet as it moved across the face of the distant star.

5

The logistics manager reported that the components are currently in a transit state and should arrive by Friday.

business

The logistics manager reported that the components are currently in a transit state and should arrive by Friday.

Famille de mots

Nom
transit
Verb
transit
Adjectif
transit
Apparenté
transition

Collocations courantes

transit visa transit visa
public transit public transit
transit lounge transit lounge
transit system transit system
transit time transit time

Phrases Courantes

in transit

in transit (during the journey)

mass transit

mass transit (public transportation for many people)

rapid transit

rapid transit (high-speed urban passenger transportation)

Souvent confondu avec

transit vs transition

Transit refers to the physical movement from place A to B, while transition refers to a change from one state or condition to another.

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Notes d'usage

When used as an adjective, it is almost always an attributive noun (a noun acting like an adjective). It describes objects or zones specifically designed for the duration of a journey.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'transitional' when they mean 'transit.' For example, they might say 'transitional visa' instead of the correct 'transit visa.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'Trans-' which means 'across' and 'it' as in 'move it' — Transit is the act of moving across.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'transitus,' meaning 'a going over, passing, or passage.'

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a noun adjunct before other nouns Does not have comparative or superlative forms Non-gradable
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Contexte culturel

In North America, 'transit' is the standard term for government-funded public transportation systems like buses and subways.

Quiz rapide

The goods were damaged while they were in a ______ zone at the port.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : transit

Mots lis

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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