French · Travel & Getting Around
"Bus stop" in French: arrêt de bus
l'arrêt de bus
Bus stop in French is l'arrêt de bus. Say Je t'attends à l'arrêt de bus and le prochain arrêt de bus. A shelter is un abribus at many stops.
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How to pronounce arrêt de bus
Say it
ah-REH duh büs
/a.ʁɛ də bys/
ah-REH duh büs. Arrêt has a clear final eh; bus like English but shorter u.
"Bus stop" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'arrêt de bus | the bus stop Default. | Default. |
| à l'arrêt de bus | at the bus stop Meeting point. | Meeting point. |
| le prochain arrêt de bus | the next bus stop On board. | On board. |
| abribus | bus shelter Covered stop. | Covered stop. |
How to use arrêt de bus in real life
- 1Meeting a friend
Je t'attends à l'arrêt de bus devant la mairie.
I'll wait for you at the bus stop in front of city hall.
Full phrase.
- 2On the bus
C'est mon arrêt de bus, juste après le feu.
That's my bus stop, right after the light.
Getting off.
- 3Checking the map
L'arrêt de bus le plus proche est à deux minutes.
The nearest bus stop is two minutes away.
Distance.
Mistakes English speakers make with arrêt de bus
Incorrect: Le stop de bus.
Correct: L'arrêt de bus.
Use arrêt de bus, not stop de bus.
Incorrect: À la arrêt de bus.
Correct: À l'arrêt de bus.
Elision: l'arrêt.
Good to know
City apps list chaque arrêt de bus with real-time times. People say on se retrouve à l'arrêt more often than naming the shelter. Validate tickets before boarding when required.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching the same bus home
ChatPal
On se voit à l'arrêt de bus ?
Shall we meet at the bus stop?
You
Oui, à l'arrêt de bus près du parc.
Yes, at the bus stop near the park.
ChatPal
Le bus part dans cinq minutes de cet arrêt de bus.
The bus leaves in five minutes from this bus stop.
You
J'accélère, j'arrive.
I'm speeding up—I'm coming.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bus stop" in French
How do you say bus stop?
L'arrêt de bus.
How do I say at the bus stop?
À l'arrêt de bus.
What is a bus shelter?
Un abribus.
How do you pronounce arrêt de bus?
ah-REH duh büs.
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