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Chapter 13
13.4.2 en with expressions of means of transport
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13.4.2 en with expressions of means of transport
One of the many meanings of
en
is to describe the use of means of transport.
en = by
Il va à Paris
en
voiture.
He goes by car to Paris.
Il va aux États-Unis
en
avion.
He goes to the US by plane.
But, a bicycle is obviously not something, where a person can be 'in' the means of transport.
going by bike
Il va en ville
à
bicyclette.
He goes by bike to town.
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