Why can you say “par le train” but not “par le métro”?

S. N.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Why can you say “par le train” but not “par le métro”?

I just got marked wrong for “par le métro” in a quiz

This question relates to:French lesson "À/en + [means of transportation] (French Prepositions)"

Asked 5 years ago

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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Sara,

It is just the way it is, no rhyme or reason....

Like25 years ago

J. S.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

But "par le métro" is the one that's not correct, so 'why can you say "par le train"' was fine!

I'll mention that modern spoken French often drops the 'ne' of 'ne ... pas'. It's helpful to know before you hear things like 'je suis pas ...' and start wondering if this means something different to 'ne ... pas' (it doesn't).

Like14 years ago

S. N. asked:

Why can you say “par le train” but not “par le métro”?

I just got marked wrong for “par le métro” in a quiz

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« Love the lesson. My only issue with the title itself, maybe it should be 'You don't have to say un or une when stating someones profession'Bonjour. How about 'I want him buy it. I want you go. I want you listen. etc? Thanks a lot. »

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