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    Parcourant (en. Traveling)

    /paʁ.ku.ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who moves through a space.
    The hikers traversing the mountain trails admire the view.
    Les randonneurs parcourant les sentiers de montagne admirent la vue.
    Who traverses or follows a route.
    The rapper was known for his concerts traversing several cities.
    Le rappeur était connu pour ses concerts parcourants plusieurs villes.
    Pertaining to itinerant personnel.
    The agents traversing rural areas provide essential services.
    Les agents parcourants les zones rurales apportent des services essentiels.

    Etymology

    From the verb parcourir, which comes from the Latin 'percurrere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to traverse a path
    To cross a specific route.
    parcourir un chemin
    to travel the world
    To travel through different countries or continents.
    parcourir le monde
    to browse through a book
    To read a book quickly without detailing each part.
    parcourir un livre

    Related Words

    route
    A path or journey to follow.
    parcours
    to traverse
    To move through something.
    parcourir
    school path
    The progression through an educational system.
    parcours scolaire

    Slang Meanings

    Being in travel mode, without a specific goal.
    After graduating, he became a traveler, discovering the country blindly.
    Après son diplôme, il est devenu parcourant, découvrant le pays à l'aveugle.
    To wander aimlessly.
    They spent the afternoon wandering the streets without any plan.
    Ils ont passé l'après-midi à parcourant les rues sans rien planifier.