Trottoirs (en. Sidewalks)

/tʁɔ.twaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Path or surface intended for pedestrian traffic.

The sidewalks in the city are always well maintained.

Les trottoirs de la ville sont toujours bien entretenus.

Public space where pedestrians can walk.

It is forbidden to park on the sidewalks.

Il est interdit de se garer sur les trottoirs.

Lateral part of a street separated from the roadway.

Children should always walk on the sidewalks for their safety.

Les enfants doivent toujours marcher sur les trottoirs pour leur sécurité.

Derived from the word 'sidewalk' which comes from the verb 'to trot', meaning to walk.

on the sidewalk

At the edge of the road, on the pedestrian surface.

sur le trottoir

concrete sidewalk

Sidewalk constructed of concrete.

trottoir de béton

promenade sidewalk

Sidewalk used for walks and strolls.

trottoir en promenade

pedestrian

Person who moves on foot.

piéton

roadway

Part of a road reserved for vehicle traffic.

chaussée

street

Public way in a city or village.

rue

The place where people gather.

We often meet on the sidewalk after classes.

On se retrouve souvent sur le trottoir après les cours.

An informal meeting place.

Artists like to gather on the sidewalk to showcase their art.

Les artistes aiment se retrouver sur le trottoir pour montrer leur art.