Promeneurs (en. Walkers)
/pʁo.me.nœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who takes a walk, moving on foot for leisure.
The walkers were strolling along the river.
Les promeneurs flânaient le long de la rivière.
Member of a group who enjoys moving to discover landscapes.
The walkers were amazed by the beauty of the mountains.
Les promeneurs ont été émerveillés par la beauté des montagnes.
An individual who travels through a public space to relax.
The walkers often gathered in the park.
Les promeneurs se retrouvaient souvent dans le parc.
Etymology
From the verb 'to walk' accompanied by the suffix '-er' which indicates a person who acts.
Common Phrases and Expressions
evening walkers
People who walk in the evening, generally to relax.
promeneurs du soir
dog walkers
People who move with one or more dogs for a walk.
promeneurs de chiens
Sunday walkers
People who walk on Sundays for pleasure, often with family.
promeneurs du dimanche
Related Words
walk
Pleasant outing, often outdoors.
promenade
to walk
Taking a walk, leading an animal or a person.
promener
strolling
The action of strolling, often synonymous with aimless wandering.
flânerie
Slang Meanings
It is a stretch of path where walkers like to gather.
This corner of the park is known as the walkers' corner.
Ce coin du parc est connu comme le coin des promeneurs.
A group of people who meet to walk together.
The weekend walkers meet every Saturday.
Les promeneurs du week-end se donnent rendez-vous chaque samedi.