Explorateurs (en. Explorers)

/ɛks.plɔ.ʁa.tœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Individuals or groups who go to unexplored places to discover them.
Explorers discovered new lands.
Les explorateurs ont découvert de nouvelles terres.
People who engage in in-depth research.
Scientists are also explorers in the field of knowledge.
Les scientifiques sont également des explorateurs dans le domaine de la connaissance.
Members of geographical or scientific expeditions.
Polar explorers face extreme conditions.
Les explorateurs polaires affrontent des conditions extrêmes.

Etymology

From the verb 'to explore' and the suffix '-er' which designates a person who performs the action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the spirit of exploration
The desire to discover new horizons.
l'esprit d'exploration
space explorer
A person who studies and explores the universe.
explorateur de l'espace
nature explorer
An individual who studies and discovers the natural world.
explorateur de la nature

Related Words

exploration
The act of going out to discover.
exploration
expedition
An organized journey to discover a new territory.
expédition
adventurer
A person who loves adventure and discoveries.
aventurier

Slang Meanings

Budget explorer
He travels in budget explorer mode, without spending too much.
Il voyage en mode explorateur à petit budget, sans trop dépenser.
Globe-trotter
She is a globe-trotter, always in search of new discoveries.
Elle est une globe-trotteuse, toujours en quête de nouvelles découvertes.