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.
Etymology
From the Latin 'excursio', meaning 'course', 'outing'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Related Words
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
Slang Meanings
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.