L'esplanade (en. The esplanade)

/lɛsplana:d/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An open area, often landscaped, used for public activities.

Families often gather on the esplanade for picnics.

Les familles se rassemblent souvent sur l'esplanade pour pique-niquer.

A space typically located in front of a monument or an important building.

The castle esplanade is beautiful in the spring.

L'esplanade du château est magnifique au printemps.

A place for walking, benefiting from an unobstructed view.

We had a pleasant walk on the seaside esplanade.

Nous avons fait une promenade agréable sur l'esplanade en bord de mer.

Comes from the Latin 'explanata', which means 'flattened'.

to take a break on the esplanade

To stop to rest on the esplanade.

faire une pause sur l'esplanade

to gather on the esplanade

To come together for social activities on the esplanade.

se réunir sur l'esplanade

to enjoy the esplanade

To take advantage of outdoor activities on the esplanade.

profiter de l'esplanade

park

A green space designed for relaxation.

parc

garden

A cultivated space, often decorative.

jardin

walkway

A place for walking or strolling.

promenade

A casual meeting place.

Let's meet at the espla to chat.

On se retrouve à l'espla pour discuter.

A spot to relax informally.

It's cool to hang out at the esplanade after classes.

C'est cool de traîner à l'esplanade après les cours.