# How to Say “the subway” in French

**le métro** /lə- metʁˈo/: the subway

## Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “le métro” is /lə- metʁˈo/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

## Context

This phrase belongs to the [Getting Around Paris](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/vocabulary/getting-around-paris.md) category. It is suitable for beginners.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "le métro" in French?

The IPA pronunciation is /lə- metʁˈo/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

### What does "le métro" mean in English?

"le métro" translates to "the subway" in English. It belongs to the Getting Around Paris category.

### Is "le métro" formal or informal in French?

This is a commonly used expression in everyday French conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

## More Getting Around Paris Phrases

- ["a ticket" → un billet](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/a-ticket.md): /œ̃ bijˈɛ/
- ["Where" → Où](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/where.md): /ˈu/
- ["is" → est](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/is.md): /ˈɛ/
- ["the Eiffel Tower" → la tour Eiffel](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/the-eiffel-tower.md): /la- tˈuʁ ɛfˈɛl/
- ["street" → rue](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/street.md): /ʁˈy/
- ["address" → adresse](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/address.md): /adʁˈɛs/

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