No. 5,042 in French
transit
The movement or passage of people or goods from one place to another.
In a sentence
Le colis est en transit et arrivera demain.
The package is in transit and will arrive tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'transit' refers to the stage of transportation where the package is currently being moved between locations.
Elle a été en transit à Paris avant de prendre son vol pour Londres.
She was in transit in Paris before taking her flight to London.
In this usage, 'transit' denotes the state of temporary stay at an intermediary place while traveling, typical for layovers at airports.
Les systèmes de transport en transit urbain sont essentiels pour les grandes villes.
Urban transit systems are essential for large cities.
Here, 'transit' is used to describe public transportation systems, emphasizing movement within the urban environment.
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