No. 3,779 in French
station
A location or facility where specific activities occur, such as transit stops or work operations.
In a sentence
Je vais à la station de métro tous les matins.
I go to the metro station every morning.
'Station' in this context denotes a place where metro trains arrive and depart, reflecting its common usage as a transit location.
Pendant l'hiver, la station de ski est toujours pleine de touristes.
During winter, the ski resort is always full of tourists.
'Station' here refers to a ski resort or a place designated for skiing activities, showcasing its contextual use in leisure and sports.
La station météo a annoncé des fortes pluies pour demain.
The weather station has announced heavy rains for tomorrow.
'Station' in this situation is used to mean a weather monitoring facility, exemplifying its application in scientific and reporting contexts.
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