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    Marchait (en. Walked)

    [maʁʃɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move on foot.
    He was walking in the park every morning.
    Il marchait dans le parc chaque matin.
    To advance, to progress.
    The project was going well despite the obstacles.
    Le projet marchait bien malgré les obstacles.
    To be in operation or to be in order.
    The machine was working perfectly.
    La machine marchait parfaitement.

    Etymology

    The verb 'marcher' comes from the Latin 'mārs', meaning 'to walk' or 'to advance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Walking on eggshells
    To act cautiously in a delicate situation.
    Marcher sur des œufs
    Marching in step
    To move forward at a steady pace.
    Marcher au pas
    It's not working
    It doesn't work or is not effective.
    Ça ne marche pas

    Related Words

    marcher
    Basic verb meaning to move on foot.
    marcher
    marche
    Noun meaning the act of moving on foot.
    marche
    marcheur
    A person who walks, particularly a hiker.
    marcheur

    Slang Meanings

    To move slowly.
    He was moving like a snail in that crowd.
    Il marchait comme un escargot dans cette foule.
    To be successful in a situation.
    This project was going wonderfully with the investors.
    Ce projet marchait à merveille avec les investisseurs.