Voyageait (en. Was traveling)
/vwa.ja.ɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To travel from one place to another, often over a certain distance.
He traveled across Europe every summer.
Il voyageait à travers l'Europe chaque été.
To move to discover new places or cultures.
She traveled in Asia to discover its culture.
Elle voyageait en Asie pour découvrir sa culture.
To transport oneself from one place to another, typically for leisure.
We were traveling by car to tour France.
Nous voyageait en voiture pour faire le tour de la France.
Etymology
From Old French 'voyagier', based on 'voyage'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to take a trip
To make a journey over a certain distance.
faire un voyage
round trip
Trip with a departure and return to the same place.
voyage aller-retour
to travel light
To travel with few belongings.
voyager léger
Related Words
trip
Movement of a person from one place to another.
voyage
traveler
Person who travels.
voyageur
itinerary
Route or course to follow during a trip.
itinéraire
Slang Meanings
To have a trip
He was on a trip in Colorado.
Il était en train de faire un trip au Colorado.
To hit the road
She hit the road for a weekend at the beach.
Elle s'est fait la malle pour un week-end à la plage.