Errante (en. Wandering)

/e.ʁɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who moves aimlessly, who wanders.
The wandering spirit of the young girl was seeking its path.
L'esprit errant de la jeune fille cherchait son chemin.
Who is outside of a framework, off the beaten path.
She had a wandering soul, always in search of adventure.
Elle avait une âme errante, toujours en quête d'aventure.
Who is homeless.
The wanderers of the city often face difficulties.
Les errants de la ville sont souvent confrontés à des difficultés.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'errer', from Latin 'errare' which means 'to wander'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to wander aimlessly
To move without a specific goal.
errer sans but
wandering soul
A person searching for their place in the world.
âme errante
to live like a wanderer
To adopt a nomadic lifestyle.
vivre comme un errant

Related Words

to wander
To move aimlessly.
errer
vagrant
A person without a permanent home who moves freely.
vagabond
nomad
A person who constantly moves from one place to another.
nomade

Slang Meanings

A person who does not settle anywhere.
This guy is a true wanderer, he changes cities every month.
Ce gars est un vrai errant, il change de ville tous les mois.
An adventurer without ties.
She loves to live like a wanderer, without constraints.
Elle aime vivre comme une errante, sans contraintes.