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Voyage (en. Journey)

/vwa.jaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Act of moving from one place to another, usually over a long distance.

I am planning a trip to Europe this summer.

Je prévois un voyage en Europe cet été.

Period during which a journey is made.

His trip lasted two weeks.

Son voyage a duré deux semaines.

All experiences lived during a journey.

This trip was very enriching.

Ce voyage a été très enrichissant.

verb

To make a journey.

We are going to travel by train.

Nous allons voyager en train.

To explore or discover new places.

They love to travel around the world.

Ils aiment voyager à travers le monde.

Etymology

The word 'voyage' comes from the Old French 'viage', derived from the Latin 'viaticum', which means 'provisions for the journey'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go on a trip

To begin a journey to a destination.

partir en voyage

to take a trip

To engage in a planned journey.

faire un voyage

organized trip

Trip prepared and managed by a travel agency.

voyage organisé

business trip

Professional travel for business reasons.

voyage d'affaires

school trip

Educational trip organized for students.

voyage scolaire

Related Words

traveler

Person who makes a journey.

voyageur

destination

Place where one goes during a journey.

destination

itinerary

Planned route for a trip.

itinéraire

luggage

Items and clothing transported during a journey.

bagages

escape

Departure for a destination, often for pleasure.

évasion

Slang Meanings

Travel around the world

He dreams of traveling around the world in a year.

Il rêve de faire le tour du monde en un an.

Change of scenery

I need a change of scenery, I'm going on a trip.

J'ai besoin de changer d'air, je vais partir en voyage.

Set sail

After months of work, she decided to set sail.

Après des mois de travail, elle a décidé de prendre le large.