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    Promener (en. To take a walk)

    /pʁɔ.me.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take a walk with someone or an animal.
    I walk my dog every morning.
    Je promène mon chien tous les matins.
    To move through a place on foot.
    We are going for a walk in the park this afternoon.
    Nous allons nous promener au parc cet après-midi.
    To accompany someone to a place on foot.
    She walked her friend to the train station.
    Elle a promené son ami jusqu'à la gare.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Old French verb 'promener', derived from 'pro-' and 'mener'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a walk
    Take a walk with no specific purpose.
    se promener
    to walk the dog
    To take a dog out for its needs.
    promener le chien
    to lead someone on
    To deceive someone, to make them believe something false.
    promener quelqu'un en bateau

    Related Words

    stroll
    A walk on foot, often pleasant.
    balade
    hike
    A walk or hike over longer distances, often in nature.
    randonnée

    Slang Meanings

    To go out as a group.
    We're going out tonight.
    On va se promen' ce soir.
    To show up somewhere, often to impress.
    He loves to show off with his new car.
    Il aime se promen’ avec sa nouvelle voiture.