Big Bridges in France and Finland

May 9, 2026, 19:47
EuropeTechnology

Introduction

This report looks at two big bridges. One is in France and one is in Finland.

Main Body

The Millau Bridge is in France. It is very high. It opened in 2004. For a long time, it was the tallest bridge in the world. A company paid for it and people pay money to use it. The Crown Bridges are in Helsinki, Finland. There are three bridges in this group. The Kruunuvuori Bridge is the longest bridge in Finland. It is very long and strong. Only people, bikes, and ambulances use these bridges now. In 2027, trams will use them. These bridges help people move and stop traffic in the city.

Conclusion

Both projects use strong cables to help people travel across water and land.

Learning

📌 The 'Something is' Pattern

To reach A2, you must describe things. We use is for one thing and are for many things.

One thing (Singular):

  • The bridge is high.
  • It is long.
  • The bridge is in France.

Many things (Plural):

  • The bridges are in Helsinki.
  • There are three bridges.

Quick Rule: One →\rightarrow is Two or more →\rightarrow are

💡 Useful Word Pairs

Look at these opposites from the text to grow your vocabulary:

  • High (up) ↔\leftrightarrow Long (across)
  • Strong (tough) ↔\leftrightarrow Weak (not tough)

🕒 Time Words

  • 2004 →\rightarrow Past (It opened)
  • 2027 →\rightarrow Future (Trams will use)

Vocabulary Learning

bridge (n.)
a structure that lets people or vehicles cross a gap
Example:We crossed the bridge to reach the island.
high (adj.)
tall or above ground level
Example:The tower is very high.
opened (v.)
started operating or being available
Example:The museum opened yesterday.
tallest (adj.)
the highest among others
Example:He is the tallest in his class.
company (n.)
a business organization that makes or sells goods
Example:She works for a tech company.
pay (v.)
give money in exchange for something
Example:You must pay the fee to enter.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people attended the concert.
bikes (n.)
bicycles
Example:She rides bikes every morning.
ambulances (n.)
vehicles that transport sick or injured people
Example:Ambulances arrive quickly after an accident.
trams (n.)
rail vehicles that run on city streets
Example:Trams will run next year in the city.
traffic (n.)
cars and other vehicles on roads
Example:Traffic is heavy during rush hour.
city (n.)
an urban area with many buildings and people
Example:New York is a big city.
projects (n.)
planned works or tasks
Example:The school has many projects.
cables (n.)
long, strong wires used for support or power
Example:The bridge uses strong cables.
travel (v.)
go from one place to another
Example:We will travel to Spain next month.