Marchions (en. Let's walk)

/maʁ.ʃjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To walk on foot.
We were walking in the park yesterday afternoon.
Nous marchions dans le parc hier après-midi.
To move a certain distance using the legs.
While walking, we discovered a beautiful landscape.
En marchant, nous avons découvert un beau paysage.
To participate in a walk or organized march.
Students were marching for climate action.
Les étudiants marchaient pour le climat.

Etymology

The verb 'marcher' comes from the Latin 'marcare', meaning to make marks or to go forward.

Common Phrases and Expressions

walk on eggshells
to act carefully in a delicate situation.
marcher sur des œufs
walk straight
to act with honesty and integrity.
marcher droit
to be out of one's depth
to be in a situation where one is not up to the mark.
marcher à côté de ses pompes

Related Words

walk
Action of walking.
marche
merchandise
Object or product intended to be sold.
marchandise
merchant
Person who sells goods.
marchand

Slang Meanings

Walk quickly on the right track.
He walks towards success with confidence.
Il marche vers le succès avec confiance.
To be in sync with the group.
He walks to the rhythm of the music.
Il marche au rythme de la musique.