rester sur le quai vs rester à quai

Both "rester sur le quai" and "rester à quai" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Rester sur le quai" is used when someone is physically staying on the platform, while "rester à quai" is used when referring to a boat or ship staying docked at the quay.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

rester sur le quai

This phrase is correct and commonly used when someone is physically staying on the platform.

This phrase is used when someone is staying on the platform of a train station or a dock, for example.

Examples:

Il a raté son train et est resté sur le quai.
Les passagers restent sur le quai en attendant l'arrivée du train.

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Alternatives:

rester à la gare
rester à la station
rester à l'arrêt
rester à l'embarcadère

rester à quai

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a boat or ship staying docked at the quay.

This phrase is used when talking about a boat or ship that is staying docked at the quay or pier.

Examples:

Le navire reste à quai pour la nuit.
Le bateau est resté à quai toute la journée.

Alternatives:

être amarré au quai
rester au port
être à l'embarcadère
être à la jetée

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