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    Marchaient (en. Walked)

    /maʁʃɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Conjugated form in the imperfect tense of the verb to walk.
    The children were walking along the beach.
    Les enfants marchaient le long de la plage.
    Indicates an ongoing action in the past.
    While we were talking, they were walking slowly.
    Pendant que nous parlions, ils marchaient lentement.
    Indicates a way of moving on flat surfaces.
    They were walking cautiously on the ice.
    Ils marchaient avec précaution sur la glace.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'marcher', from Latin 'marcare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    marched with big strides
    advanced quickly
    marchaient à grands pas
    walked on eggshells
    were careful with their actions
    marchaient sur des œufs
    marched in step
    moved in rhythm
    marchaient au pas

    Related Words

    to walk
    To move on foot.
    marcher
    walk
    Movement of the feet to advance.
    marche
    walker
    A person who walks.
    marcheur

    Slang Meanings

    To walk casually on foot.
    We were strolling peacefully in the park.
    On marchait tranquille dans le parc.
    The lead in a conversation or situation.
    We were walking, discussing everything.
    On marchait, on discutait de tout.