prendre le train

to take the train

→ prendre
phrase Uncommon #14,905
to take the train Used when traveling by train; the article can change depending on the specific train, such as prendre un train or prendre ce train.
FR: Nous allons prendre le train à huit heures.
EN: We’re going to take the train at eight o’clock.

Il est pressé car il veut prendre le train de huit heures.

He is in a hurry because he wants to catch the eight o’clock train.

Je vous suggère de prendre le train.

I suggest you take the train.

Je te recommande de prendre le train.

I recommend you take the train.

Fais-lui prendre le train.

Make him take the train.

— Assurance sur la mort (1944)

A-t-on vu sa femme prendre le train?

Were his wife seen taking the train?

Je préfère prendre le train plutôt que le car.

I prefer to take the train rather than the bus.

Qu'il puisse prendre le train.

So that he can take the train.

— Assurance sur la mort (1944)

Je préférerais partir tôt plutôt que prendre le train aux heures de pointe.

I would prefer to leave early rather than take the train during rush hour.

Mon ami et moi devons prendre le train.

My friend and I have to take the train.

Je n'ai pas encore décidé, mais je préfère voler que prendre le train.

I haven’t decided yet, but I’d rather fly than take the train.

Il courut à la gare et put prendre le train.

He ran to the station and was able to take the train.

Tant pis, nous y irons demain avant de prendre le train.

Never mind, we'll go there tomorrow before taking the train.

— Vacances à Venise (1955)