D’aller (en. To go)

/dalɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To move from one place to another.
I am going to the market.
Je vais d’aller au marché.
To express a plan or intention to leave.
She decided to go on vacation.
Elle a décidé d’aller en vacances.
To indicate a direction or future movement.
We are going to the beach tomorrow.
Nous d’allons à la plage demain.

Etymology

Comes from the Old French 'aller', derived from the Latin 'ille' meaning 'to go'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go to
To go to a place.
d’aller à
to go get
To move to obtain or bring something back.
d’aller chercher
to go see
To move to visit someone or inspect something.
d’aller voir

Related Words

aller
Verb meaning to move.
aller
moving
Action of changing residence.
déménagement
trip
Movement for various reasons, often over a long distance.
voyage

Slang Meanings

Have a good time
We are going out this weekend.
On va d’aller en soirée ce week-end.
Go light up the dance floor
They are going to dance all night.
Ils ont d’aller danser toute la nuit.