Dans l'métro
In the metro
Language note: The contraction 'l'' is often used before words starting with a vowel.
Culture note: The Paris metro is a symbol of daily life and social encounters in France's capital.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Dans
[dahn]
in
Inside or within something.
Je suis dans la maison.
I am in the house.
l'
[l]
the
Definite article used before a noun.
Il est à l'école.
He is at the school.
métro
[may-troh]
subway
An underground electric railway.
Elle prend le métro tous les jours.
She takes the subway every day.
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