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    Piste (en. Track)

    /pist/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Marked path for sports activities or excursions.
    We followed the hiking trail to the summit.
    Nous avons suivi la piste de randonnée jusqu'au sommet.
    Runway at an airport where planes land or take off.
    The plane landed on runway 2.
    L'avion a atterri sur la piste 2.
    Area dedicated to an activity such as skiing or cycling.
    The ski slope was very snowy this winter.
    La piste de ski était très enneigée cet hiver.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pista', which means 'path' or 'way'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bicycle path
    Path reserved for bicycles.
    piste cyclable
    dance floor
    Area where one dances.
    piste de danse

    Related Words

    hiking
    To practice hiking.
    randonner
    skiing
    To practice skiing on a slope.
    skier

    Slang Meanings

    To party or have fun.
    We're going to party tonight!
    On va faire la piste ce soir!
    To have problems or be in difficulty.
    He's in trouble with his debts.
    Il est dans la piste avec ses dettes.