Itinéraire (en. Itinerary)

/itineʁɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A plan or list of steps for a journey.
The itinerary of our trip includes several interesting stops.
L'itinéraire de notre voyage comprend plusieurs arrêts intéressants.
A path or route intended to be followed.
We chose a scenic itinerary to enjoy the views.
Nous avons choisi un itinéraire scenic pour profiter des paysages.
A document describing the transport route.
The bus itinerary is displayed at the stop.
L'itinéraire de bus est affiché à l'arrêt.

Etymology

From the Latin 'itinerarium', which means 'travel shoe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Follow an itinerary
To adhere to a travel plan.
suivre un itinéraire
Modify an itinerary
To change the originally planned route.
modifier un itinéraire
Alternative route
An alternative path to the one planned.
itinéraire bis

Related Words

Trip
Movement of a person from one place to another.
voyage
Map
Geographic representation of a region.
carte
Transport
Means of transportation.
transport

Slang Meanings

Improvised itinerary
We took an improvised itinerary and it was great.
On a pris un itinéraire improvisé et c'était génial.
Last-minute itinerary
I had to take a last-minute itinerary because of road works.
J'ai dû prendre un itinéraire de dernière minute à cause des travaux.