EN: The structure 'Subject + is + adjective' is used to describe the current state or condition of something.
日本語: 「主語 + is + 形容詞」の構造は、何かの現在の状態や状況を説明するために使います。
The museum is open today.
この博物館は今日開いています。
EN: The French rail network is famous for its scenic routes, especially in the Alps region. 'Open again' refers to the reopening of tracks after maintenance or seasonal closures.
EN: The prefix 're-' is added to the beginning of a verb to mean 'again'. In this sentence, 'reopened' means 'opened again'.
日本語: 接頭辞「re-」は動詞の先頭に付けて「再び」という意味を表します。この文では、「reopened」は「再開された」という意味です。
Please reread the instructions.
説明をもう一度読み直してください。
EN: The 'Train des Merveilles' is a famous tourist train in the French Alps. The name reflects the 'marvelous' mountain scenery passengers see during the trip.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
日本語: 「to + 動詞」(不定詞)を使って、誰かがある動作をする目的や理由を説明します。
I went to the store to buy milk.
私は牛乳を買いに店へ行きます。
EN: In Europe, many historic train lines require long periods of maintenance due to their age and the difficult mountain terrain they cross.
EN: The pattern 'from A to B' is used to describe the starting point and the destination of a journey or movement.
日本語: 「from A to B」のパターンは、旅や移動の出発点と終点を説明するために使います。
I walk from my house to the park every morning.
私は毎朝、家から公園まで歩きます。
EN: Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera. The train route mentioned is famous for its dramatic change in landscape from the Mediterranean coast to the high mountains.
EN: Using 'on' for locations along a coast or line. We use 'on' to describe a place that is situated along a border, a river, or a coastline.
日本語: 海岸線や線に沿った場所を表すのに「on」を使います。場所が境界線、川、または海岸沿いにあることを説明するとき、私たちは「on」を使います。
The hotel is on the beach.
このホテルはビーチ沿いにあります。
EN: Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department and is famous for its beautiful waterfront called the 'Promenade des Anglais'. It is a major tourist hub in the French Riviera.
EN: The verbs 'takes' and 'covers' use the 's' ending because the subject 'The train journey' is singular (it). This is the Present Simple tense used for facts.
日本語: 動詞「takes」と「covers」に「s」が付くのは、主語「The train journey」が単数形(それ)だからです。これは事実を説明するための現在形です。
The flight takes five hours.
この飛行機の旅は5時間かかります。
EN: Present Simple Tense for Facts: We use the present simple tense (verb + s/es for singular subjects) to describe facts or regular situations that are always true.
日本語: 現在形で事実を表す:私たちは現在形(単数主語の後に動詞 + s/es)を使って、事実や常に正しい一般的な状況を説明します。
The sun rises in the east.
太陽は東から昇ります。
EN: The Train des Merveilles is famous for its steep incline, as it travels from the sea level of Nice up into the high peaks of the French Alps, showcasing impressive 19th-century engineering.
EN: Use 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' to talk about a specific item within a group of top-tier things.
日本語: 「one of the + 最上級形容詞 + 複数名詞」を使って、ある集団の中で最も高い程度の特徴を持つ一人を説明します。
He is one of the tallest players on the team.
彼はチームで最も背の高い選手の一人です。
EN: Train travel is a very popular and scenic way to explore Europe, with many historic routes like this one dating back to the 19th century.
EN: Use 'more than' followed by a number to express that a quantity is greater than that specific amount.
日本語: 「more than」の後に数字を続けて使うことで、数量がその特定の数値を超えていることや、それ以上であることを表します。
There are more than 20 students in the classroom.
教室には20人以上の学生がいます。
EN: The high number of bridges and tunnels is typical for European mountain railways built in the late 19th century, showcasing the impressive engineering required to navigate the difficult terrain of the Alps.
EN: The conjunction 'so' is used to show a result or consequence. It connects a cause (starting in 1883) with a result (it is very old).
日本語: 接続詞「so」は結果や帰結を表すために使います。それは原因(1883年に始まったこと)と結果(それはとても古いこと)を結び付けます。
It was raining, so I stayed at home.
その時は雨が降っていたので、私は家にいました。
EN: The late 19th century was a golden age for railway construction in Europe. Many scenic routes used today, like those in the French Alps, were engineering marvels of that era.
EN: Appositives: Using a noun phrase after a comma to give more information about a place or person.
日本語: 同格:コンマの後に名詞句を使って、前の場所や人物についての追加情報を補足説明します。
I live in Taipei, a big city in Taiwan.
私は台北に住んでいます。そこは台湾の大都市です。
EN: Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera. It is famous for its sunny weather and the 'Promenade des Anglais' along the coast.
EN: The verb 'change to' is used to describe a transformation or a shift from one state or appearance to another.
日本語: 動詞句「change to」は、ある状態や外観から別の状態への変化や移行を説明するために使います。
The traffic light changes to red.
信号が赤に変わりました。
EN: This sentence highlights the rapid transition from the urban French Riviera (Nice) to the rural Alpine foothills, which is a key selling point of the Train des Merveilles.
EN: The preposition 'with' is used to describe features or characteristics of a noun (e.g., houses with red roofs).
日本語: 前置詞「with」は、名詞の特徴や特色を説明するために使います(例:赤い屋根の家)。
I like the girl with blue eyes.
私は青い目をしたあの女の子が好きです。
EN: The red roofs mentioned are typical of the Mediterranean and Alpine architecture in Southern France, often made of terracotta tiles.
EN: Using 'comparative + and + comparative' (e.g., bigger and bigger) describes something that is changing continuously over time.
日本語: 「比較級 + and + 比較級」(例:bigger and bigger)を使って、何かが時間とともに絶えず変化していることを表します。日本語ではよく「ますます…」と訳されます。
The weather is getting colder and colder.
天気がますます寒くなっています。
EN: In the context of the French Alps, this sentence captures the dramatic shift in landscape as the train moves from the Mediterranean coast into the high mountains.
EN: The subject 'The views' is plural, so we use the plural verb 'are'. Prepositional phrases like 'from the train windows' describe the subject but do not change the verb form.
日本語: 主語「The views」は複数形なので、動詞は複数形の「are」を使います。前置詞句「from the train windows」は主語を説明するもので、動詞の単数・複数には影響しません。
The flowers in the garden are beautiful.
庭の花はとてもきれいです。
EN: In Europe, scenic train routes are a popular way to travel. The 'Train des Merveilles' is famous for its high altitude and dramatic mountain views, which is why the 'windows' are mentioned as a key part of the experience.
EN: Appositives: Using a comma to add extra information about a noun. Here, 'a small medieval town...' explains what 'Tende' is.
日本語: 同格:コンマを使って名詞についての追加情報を加えます。ここでは、「中世の小さな町...」が「タンド」が何であるかを説明しています。
My friend, a talented singer, lives in London.
私の友達は、才能のある歌手ですが、ロンドンに住んでいます。
EN: Tende is a historic village in the French Alps that has changed hands between France and Italy several times throughout history, which is why it has a unique 'medieval' character and mixed cultural heritage.
EN: The word 'near' is a preposition used to describe that something is a short distance away from another place.
日本語: 「near」という単語は、何かが別の場所から近い距離にあることを説明するために使う前置詞です。
The hotel is near the train station.
このホテルは駅の近くにあります。
EN: The Mercantour national park is one of the most famous parks in France, known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful hiking trails in the Alps.
EN: The structure 'go + -ing' is used to talk about activities, especially sports or hobbies that involve moving from one place to another.
日本語: 「go + -ing」の構造は、特に移動を伴うスポーツや趣味などの活動について話すときに使います。
We often go swimming in the summer.
私たちは夏によく泳ぎに行きます。
EN: The Mercantour national park is a popular destination for hikers in France. Taking the train to reach hiking trails is a common and eco-friendly way to travel in Europe.
EN: Use 'because of' before a noun or noun phrase to give a reason for something.
日本語: 名詞または名詞句の前に「because of」を使って、何かの理由を表します。
The game was cancelled because of the rain.
試合は雨のために中止になりました。
EN: The 'scenic route' refers to the Train des Merveilles, which is a major driver for tourism in the French Alps, helping small mountain towns like Tende survive economically.
EN: The pattern 'a great way to + verb' is used to describe an excellent method or opportunity to do something.
日本語: 「a great way to + 動詞」というパターンは、何かを行うための優れた方法や機会を説明するために使います。
Reading books is a great way to learn new words.
本を読むことは新しい単語を学ぶための素晴らしい方法です。
EN: The French Alps are a major mountain range in Europe. They are famous for skiing in winter and hiking or scenic train rides in summer.
IPA発音、定義、例文、インタラクティブクイズ付きの重要な単語。
文中での意味: 景色の美しい
文中での意味: 再開された
文中での意味: (距離や範囲を)カバーする
文中での意味: 登る;上昇する
文中での意味: 目的地
文中での意味: 中世の
文中での意味: ハイキング;徒歩旅行
文中での意味: 驚くべき
文中での意味: 栗の木
文中での意味: 橋
種類タグ、二言語の定義、使い方の説明、例文を含むフレーズ。
A way or road that is chosen because it has beautiful scenery.
観光ルート
An area of countryside, or occasionally sea or fresh water, protected by the state for the enjoyment of the general public or the preservation of wildlife.
国立公園
A place to which people travel for a holiday or vacation.
旅行先
The land along the edge of the sea in the southern part of a country.
南海岸