Promenant (en. Walking)

/pʁɔ.mə.nɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who moves on foot.
He loves to walk in the park on Sundays.
Il aime se promener dans le parc le dimanche.
Who is walking in a public place.
Walkers are enjoying the nice weather this morning.
Les promeneurs profitent du beau temps ce matin.
Who moves quietly without a specific goal.
She was walking along the river while listening to music.
Elle se promenait le long de la rivière en écoutant de la musique.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to walk', which comes from the Latin 'promenare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to walk in a park
Walking in a park for pleasure.
se promener dans un parc
moonlit walk
Walking in the light of the moon, often romantic.
promenade au clair de lune
to walk a dog
Walking with a dog on a leash.
promener un chien

Related Words

walk
The act of walking, often for pleasure.
promenade
to walk
To take a walk.
promener
walker
A person who is walking.
promeneur

Slang Meanings

Strolling aimlessly.
We spent the day doing nothing, just walking around.
On a passé la journée à rien faire, juste à se promener.
Hanging out or loafing.
We are just wandering, we're walking around.
On est juste en train de se balader, on se promène.