French · Daily Life
bus
bus
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A large motor vehicle carrying passengers along a fixed route.
Example
Je prends le bus pour aller au travail.
I take the bus to go to work.
Etymology
'Bus' is derived from the Latin 'omnibūs', meaning 'for all' or 'for everyone.' The term was adopted into French with the advent of public transportation systems.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bus' is mainly used in informal spoken contexts, although it appears in writings related to transport. It is neutral in formality and widely recognized in urban environments.