M. Newcombe's Transportation Vocabulary Review

Save the Whales

100

Tony Hawk popularized this mode of transportation.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un skateboard?

200

Razor first popularized these two-wheelers in the 2000s but the company BIRD has reestablished the market for an electric version.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un scooter?

300

Halfway between a unicycle and a tricycle.

Qu'est-ce que c'est une bicyclette?

400

Possibly the easiest way to travel on snow without burning fuel.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un traineau?

500

Often pulled by a motorized vehicle, this transport comes in all shapes and sizes to accomodate everything from garbage removal to mobile homes.

Qu'est-ce que c'est une remorque?

Carpool Karaoke

100

Deep underground, this transport moves large amounts of people around large cities faster than any other mode of public transit.

Qu'est-ce que c'est le metro?

200

This transport is a single-car train system that is above ground and powered by overhead electrical wires.

Qu'est-ce que c'est le tram?

300

This dated carpooling system is modernly referred to as an expensive alternative to Uber.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un taxi?

400

This mode of public transit is probably the least expensive, but you might have to wait for one in the rain or snow.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un bus?

500

These transports connect numerous cars together to create a long, snake-like vehicle.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un train.

It's a bird, it's a plane...

100

"Get to the chopper, everybody get down!"

Qu'est-ce que c'est un helicoptere?

200

This revolutionary aircraft was first successfully flown by the Wright Brothers in 1903.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un avion?

300

This slow and inaccurate transport places a few people in a large wicker basket in the sky.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un ballon a air chaud?

400

This beast of a transport is the easiest way to exit Earth's atmosphere.

Qu'est-ce que c'est une fusee?

500

I ran out of aircraft terms so just give me the french word for submarine.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un sous-marin?

I'm on a Boat

100

Just your standard boat. Not too big, not too fast, perfect for the cottage.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un bateau?

200

This type of boat can transport many cars over large bodies of waters.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un ferry?

300

These boats were around long before any motorized vehicles and were used by fishermen, pirates and explorers. They are still used for racing and recreational purposes around the world.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un voilier?

400

Bigger than your average boat. These modern-day behemoths move more cargo around the world than all of the airplanes, cargo trains and transport trucks combined.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un navire?

500

Thinking of touring the Caribbean or the coast of Portugal? These massive boats act as floating hotels, and can carry thousands of people at a time. 

Qu'est-ce que c'est un bateau de croisiere?

Everyone Loves Leftovers

100

The are a number of acceptable terms for a car. Name one.

- un vehicule

- une voiture

- un auto

- un automobile

200

Hey let's strap an enormous engine to a bicycle. I'm sure no one will get hurt.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un moto?

300

Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Honda, Ram, Nissan and GMC each produce a version of this popularized mini-truck.

Qu'est-ce que c'est une camionette?

400

'Soccer moms' think they're tremendous. They might be the only ones.

Qu'est-ce que c'est un van?

500

This famous band has sold more records than any other artist despite only putting out music over a span of seven years. 

The Beatles.