French Phrase
Le métro, c'est efficace pour les trajets plus longs.
Meaning
The sentence states that the subway (metro) is an efficient means of transport when you have to travel a relatively long distance. It emphasizes the metro’s speed and reliability compared to other options.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing transportation options in a city, especially when comparing the metro to buses, cars, or walking for longer journeys. It works well in casual conversation, travel blogs, or when giving advice to tourists.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lemétro,c'estefficacepourlestrajetspluslongs.
c'est + adjective
Use "c'est" followed by an adjective to describe a general fact about a noun; the adjective agrees with the subject.
Adjective agreement
"efficace" agrees in gender and number with "le métro" (masculine singular), so it stays "efficace".
Comparative without "que"
When the comparison is implicit ("plus longs"), French can omit "que" if the context is clear.
Preposition "pour"
"pour" introduces the purpose or benefit: "efficace pour les trajets".
🗨In Conversation
Le métro, c'est efficace pour les trajets plus longs.
The metro is efficient for longer trips.
Oui, surtout quand on veut éviter le trafic en surface.
Yes, especially when you want to avoid surface traffic.
✕Common Mistakes
Le métro, c'est efficace à les trajets plus longs.
The correct preposition after "efficace" is "pour", not "à".
Le métro, c'est efficace pour les trajets plus long.
"long" must agree in number with "trajets"; use the plural "longs".
C'est efficace le métro pour les trajets plus longs.
When using "c'est", the subject comes first, followed by the adjective; the noun should be introduced before the clause or after "c'est" with a noun phrase.
↔Alternatives
Le métro est pratique pour les longs trajets.
The metro is practical for long trips.
Le métro convient bien aux déplacements plus longs.
The metro suits longer journeys well.
Pour les trajets longs, le métro est très efficace.
For long trips, the metro is very efficient.
Cultural Tip
In Paris and many French cities, the metro is the backbone of daily commuting. It runs frequently, especially during rush hour, and is often faster than driving because it bypasses surface traffic. However, during peak times it can be crowded, so many locals prefer it for trips longer than 5‑10 km where the speed advantage outweighs the crowding.