Sente (en. Feel)

sɑ̃t

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A passage or path in the forest or countryside.

We followed a path to reach the summit.

Nous avons suivi une sente pour atteindre le sommet.

A hiking trail.

This path leads to a magnificent viewpoint.

Cette sente mène à un magnifique point de vue.

From Old French 'sente', meaning a path or way.

take a path

following a small path in nature.

prendre une sente

wild path

an unmaintained path often used by animals.

sente sauvage

beaten path

a path frequently taken by pedestrians.

sente battue

pathway

A wider path, often established for hiking.

sentier

way

A rather wide way allowing the passage of vehicles.

chemin

track

A path, often prepared for the passage of vehicles or sports activities.

piste

A secret or unmarked path.

He discovered a path hidden behind the bushes.

Il a découvert une sente dissimulée derrière les buissons.

A shortcut in a natural area.

Taking the path is a great way to save time.

Prendre la sente est un excellent moyen de gagner du temps.