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    Marcher (en. To walk)

    /maʁ.ʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move one's body by alternating leg movements.
    He walks every morning to stay in shape.
    Il marche tous les matins pour rester en forme.
    To advance in a specific direction.
    We will walk to the park.
    Nous allons marcher jusqu'au parc.
    To function, to be in good condition.
    This old machine still works very well.
    Cette vieille machine marche encore très bien.
    To progress or evolve in a situation.
    The negotiations are moving in the right direction.
    Les négociations marchent dans la bonne direction.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mărcāre', which means 'to walk, to strike the ground with the foot'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to walk on eggshells
    To act carefully, with delicacy.
    marcher sur des œufs
    to walk at a steady pace
    To walk quickly and confidently.
    marcher d'un bon pas
    to march in step
    To ensure that everyone is moving at the same speed.
    marcher au pas

    Related Words

    walk
    The action of walking.
    marche
    walker
    A person who walks, especially within a sporting activity.
    marcheur
    to stroll
    To walk aimlessly.
    déambuler

    Slang Meanings

    To operate correctly.
    This new software works really well!
    Ce nouveau logiciel marche super bien !
    To be successful.
    His project is going wonderfully!
    Son projet marche à merveille !