Aller (en. Go)
/a.le/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To move towards a place.
I am going to the market.
Je vais au marché.
To be in condition or state.
It is going well today.
Ça va bien aujourd'hui.
To proceed or move forward.
We must move forward despite the difficulties.
Il faut aller de l'avant malgré les difficultés.
Etymology
From Latin 'ambulare', meaning 'to walk' or 'to move'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to go towards
To go to meet someone.
aller au-devant de
to move forward
To progress despite obstacles.
aller de l'avant
to go exploring
To explore something new.
aller à la découverte
Related Words
round trip
Trip made in both directions.
aller-retour
one-way
Trip made in one direction only.
aller simple
to send
To send something to someone.
envoyer
Slang Meanings
To hurry
I'm hurrying home.
Je file à la maison.
To hang out
We are hanging out at the cinema tonight.
On ralle au ciné ce soir.