Excursions (en. Excursions)

/ɛk.syʁ.zjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The action of going on an excursion.

We went on excursions to the mountains this summer.

Nous avons fait des excursions à la montagne cet été.

Organized trip generally for the day.

The agency offers excursions in Paris.

L'agence propose des excursions à Paris.

A type of recreational outing.

School excursions are always very popular.

Les excursions scolaires sont toujours très appréciées.

From the Latin 'excursio', meaning 'course', 'outing'.

to go on an excursion

to leave for an outing or a temporary journey

faire une excursion

school trip

organized educational outing for students

excursion scolaire

boat trip

outing aboard a boat

excursion en bateau

day trip

trip that lasts only one day

excursion d'une journée

destination

Place to which one goes for an excursion.

destination

guide

Person who drives and accompanies a group during an excursion.

guide

tourism

Activity consisting of traveling for leisure.

tourisme

Unplanned outing with friends.

We went on a seaside excursion this weekend.

On a fait une excursion au bord de la mer ce week-end.

Short car trip

We took an excursion to the countryside.

On a pris une excursion pour aller à la campagne.