TGV

American

a high-speed French passenger train that runs on a separate track and is capable of a top speed of over 200 miles per hour (320 km/h).

TGV British

/ teʒeve /

abbreviation

train à grande vitesse: a high-speed passenger train

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Etymology

Origin of TGV

< French t ( rain à ) g ( rande ) v ( itesse ) high-speed train

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TGV

The region's President Xavier Bertrand confirmed the death of the TGV driver and described the accident as a "terrible tragedy".

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026

Remember that the Shinkansen in Japan, the Eurostar, the TGV in France and many other high-speed systems also went substantially over budget or were delayed during construction.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2025

“This morning, a police officer ... arrested a threatening individual on board a TGV in Moselle. Kudos to him!”

From Reuters ● Feb. 3, 2023

Addressing PSG, Krakovitch wrote: “I re-re-renew our proposition of a TGV offer adapted to your specific needs.”

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2022

I took the TGV from Paris to Bordeaux for the equivalent of $40.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 25, 2022

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