noun, masculine

chemin de fer

/ʃə.mɛ̃ d(ə) fɛʁ/

noun, masculine/ʃə.mɛ̃ d(ə) fɛʁ/plural: chemins de fer

railroad, railway; chemin de fer

Synonyms: voie ferrée, railway

Literally, “iron way.” Compare German Eisenbahn, Italian ferrovia.