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    Piétons (en. Pedestrians)

    /pje.tɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individual moving without a vehicle.
    Pedestrians must respect traffic lights.
    Les piétons doivent respecter les feux de signalisation.
    Person who walks.
    Pedestrians have the priority at crosswalks.
    Les piétons sont prioritaires sur les passages cloutés.
    This term also refers to a group of people walking together.
    A large number of pedestrians took over the street during the festival.
    Un nombre important de piétons a envahi la rue lors de la fête.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pedonis', derived from 'pedes' which means 'foot'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pedestrian zone
    Public space where automobile traffic is prohibited, reserved for pedestrians.
    zone piétonne
    his life as a pedestrian
    The way a person lives as a pedestrian, often used to evoke a certain simplicity.
    sa vie de piéton

    Related Words

    pedestrian area
    Related to an area reserved for pedestrians.
    piétonnier
    crosswalk
    Portion of the roadway where pedestrians cross, marked by white lines.
    passage clouté
    pedestrian crossing
    Designated spot for a pedestrian to cross the road.
    traversée piétonne

    Slang Meanings

    human scooter
    Look at that guy, he moves like a human scooter!
    Regarde ce gars, il se déplace comme une trottinette humaine!
    chick
    There are too many chicks on this sidewalk!
    Il y a trop de poussins sur ce trottoir !