This is the 5042nd most frequent French word.
transit
The movement or passage of people or goods from one place to another.
In this sentence, 'transit' refers to the stage of transportation where the package is currently being moved between locations.
Le colis est en transit et arrivera demain.
The package is in transit and will arrive tomorrow.
In this usage, 'transit' denotes the state of temporary stay at an intermediary place while traveling, typical for layovers at airports.
Elle a été en transit à Paris avant de prendre son vol pour Londres.
She was in transit in Paris before taking her flight to London.
Here, 'transit' is used to describe public transportation systems, emphasizing movement within the urban environment.