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See also: t.g.v.
English
[edit]Etymology 1
[edit]From French TGV, from train à grande vitesse (“high-speed train”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]TGV (plural TGVs)
- (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
[edit]Etymology 2
[edit]From its ingredients, tequila, gin, and vodka.
Noun
[edit]TGV (plural TGVs)
- 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
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Pronunciation
[edit]- IPA(key): /te.ʒe.ve/
Audio: (file) Audio (Switzerland): (file)
Noun
[edit]TGV m (plural TGVs)
- (rail transport) Initialism of train à grande vitesse.
Descendants
[edit]- → Portuguese: TGV
See also
[edit]Further reading
[edit]TGV on the French Wikipedia.Wikipedia fr
Portuguese
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Orthographic borrowing from French TGV.
Pronunciation
[edit]
Noun
[edit]TGV m (plural TGVs)
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