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Excursion (en. Excursion)

/ɛk.syʁ.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Travel to a location for a short duration.

The excursion to the beach was greatly appreciated by all.

L'excursion à la plage a été très appréciée par tous.

Outing or temporary trip, often organized for recreational purposes.

We went on an excursion to the mountains this weekend.

Nous avons fait une excursion à la montagne ce week-end.

Visit to a place as part of an educational activity.

The students participated in an excursion to the museum.

Les élèves ont participé à une excursion au musée.

Etymology

From Latin 'excursio', meaning 'outing' or 'discoveries'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go on an excursion

to undertake a journey to discover a place

faire une excursion

school excursion

educational outing organized by a school

excursion scolaire

group excursion

planned trip with a group of people

excursion en groupe

day trip

trip that lasts only one day

excursion d'une journée

Related Words

excursionist

person who participates in an excursion

excursionniste

tourism

activity consisting of traveling to discover places

tourisme

hiking

walk or stroll, often in nature

randonnée

trip

movement from one place to another, generally for a certain period of time

voyage

Slang Meanings

Outing to have fun or relax with friends.

We're going for a little excursion this weekend to clear our minds.

On va faire une petite excursion ce week-end pour se changer les idées.

Temporary escape or getaway from daily life.

Need a quick getaway to forget about work.

Besoin d'une excursion rapide pour oublier le boulot.