Marchais (en. Walked)

[maʁʃɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Indicates the action of moving by walking.

Yesterday, I was walking peacefully in the park.

Hier, je marchais tranquillement dans le parc.

Evokes a movement or progression.

We were walking towards our destination without rushing.

Nous marchions vers notre destination sans nous presser.

Relates to an active lifestyle or way of living.

He walked every morning to stay in shape.

Il marchait tous les matins pour rester en forme.

From the verb 'marcher', derived from the Latin 'marcare' meaning 'to mark, to move'.

to walk on eggshells

To act with caution to avoid hurting someone.

marcher sur des œufs

to take small steps

To progress slowly and carefully.

marcher à petits pas

to walk straight

To act in an honest and direct manner.

marcher droit

to walk

To move using one's legs.

marcher

walk

Movement or action of walking.

marche

market

Place of gathering or selling goods.

marché

To be depressed or sad.

He was really in a bad state; he was walking.

Il était vraiment dans un mauvais état, il marchait.

To be in motion or active.

This weekend, we all walked together in the city.

Ce week-end, on marchait tous ensemble dans la ville.