Marchez (en. Walk)
/maʁʃe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To move forward by placing one foot after the other.
You walk every day in the park.
Vous marchez tous les jours dans le parc.
To progress or advance along a path, project, or activity.
We are moving towards a sustainable solution.
Nous marchons vers une solution durable.
To be in motion or progression.
They are walking towards a new adventure.
Ils marchent vers une nouvelle aventure.
Etymology
From Old French 'marcher', derived from Latin 'marcare', meaning 'to mark, to trace'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
walk at your own pace
Move forward at your own speed.
marchez à votre rythme
walk straight
Move in a straight line.
marchez droit
follow in someone's footsteps
Follow someone’s tracks or example.
marchez sur les pas de quelqu'un
Related Words
to walk
Moving one's feet to advance.
marcher
walk
The act of walking, path, or way of functioning.
marche
footstep
Small staircase to go up.
marchepied
Slang Meanings
To move quickly
He walked like crazy to catch the bus.
Il a marché comme un fou pour attraper le bus.
To navigate a difficult situation
He had to tread carefully not to upset his colleagues.
Il a dû marcher sur des œufs pour ne pas froisser ses collègues.