TGV

See also: tgv and t.g.v.

English

Etymology 1

Borrowed from French TGV, from train à grande vitesse (“high-speed train”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tiː d͡ʒiː viː/
  • IPA(key): /teɪ ʒeɪ veɪ/ (unadapted pronunciation)

Noun

TGV (plural TGVs)

  1. (rail transport) A French national high-speed train, run by the rail service of the same name.
    • 2024 May 29, Peter Plisner, “Network News: Gibb plans HS2 alternative with 155mph Pendolinos”, in RAIL, number 1010, page 6:
      He also makes the point that in France, SNCF is currently refurbishing some TGVs built in 1988.

Further reading

Etymology 2

Initialism of tequila, gin, and vodka, the ingredients in the cocktail.

Noun

TGV (plural TGVs)

  1. A highball cocktail made with tequila, gin, and vodka (and sometimes orange juice) usually garnished with a slice of lemon, often served over ice.

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /te.ʒe.ve/
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  • Audio (Switzerland):(file)

Noun

TGV m (plural TGVs)

  1. (rail transport) initialism of train à grande vitesse

Descendants

  • → Portuguese: TGV

See also

Further reading

Portuguese

Etymology

Orthographic borrowing from French TGV.

Pronunciation

  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈte ˈʒe ˈve/
 

Noun

TGV m (plural TGVs)

  1. (rail transport) high-speed train
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