Allée (en. Aisle)

/ale/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A path or passage that is often landscaped, typically found in a park or garden.
We took a stroll in the park's pathway.
Nous nous sommes promenés dans l'allée du parc.
A pathway reserved for pedestrians, generally shaded by trees.
The pathway is beautiful in spring with all the flowers.
L'allée est magnifique au printemps avec toutes les fleurs.
Also refers to a path between two rows of plants.
The pathways in the gardens are perfectly maintained.
Les allées des jardins sont parfaitement entretenues.

Etymology

From Old French 'aleie', deriving from Latin 'ambulata', meaning 'a place where one walks'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take the pathway
To take a path to move.
prendre l'allée
tree-lined pathway
A path bordered by trees.
allée des arbres
create a pathway
To create a path or passage.
faire une allée

Related Words

paving stone
Flat stone used for paving pathways.
pavé
park
Public recreational space, often with pathways.
parc
garden
Cultivated land, often enhanced with pathways.
jardin

Slang Meanings

Chill, take your time in a pleasant place.
We're going to chill in the garden pathway this weekend.
On va se faire une allée au jardin ce weekend.
Move slowly, without a specific purpose.
We're casually strolling along the pathway.
On allée tranquillou sur l'allée.