Parcourue (en. Traveled)

/paʁkuʁy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which has been crossed or visited.
The road traveled was beautiful.
La route parcourue était magnifique.
Refers to a path, a space that has been covered.
The path taken offers beautiful views.
Le sentier parcouru offre de belles vues.
Indicates a journey or an experience made.
I traveled through several countries this year.
J'ai parcouru plusieurs pays cette année.

Etymology

Past participle of the verb parcourir, coming from the Latin 'percurrere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a path traveled
A journey taken during a trip.
un chemin parcouru
a life journey
The sum of experiences lived by a person.
un parcours de vie
to travel the world
Traveling through different countries.
parcourir le monde

Related Words

to travel
Action of going from one point to another.
parcourir
journey
Path, route that one follows.
parcours
educational path
Educational journey of a student.
parcours scolaire

Slang Meanings

Having toured the places.
We really explored the neighborhood tonight.
On a bien parcouru le quartier ce soir.
Being tired after a long journey.
I am completely worn out after this trip.
Je suis complètement parcouru après ce voyage.