Voyages (en. Travels)

vwa-jaʒ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Movement of a person or group from one point to another.
Train trips are very popular in Europe.
Les voyages en train sont très populaires en Europe.
Expedition to a foreign country.
She has made several trips to Asia.
Elle a fait plusieurs voyages en Asie.
Adventure or exploration.
Sea trips are always exciting.
Les voyages en mer sont toujours excitants.

Etymology

From the old French 'viage', derived from the Latin 'viaticum', meaning a journey or a way.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take a trip
Moving to a place for a certain duration.
faire un voyage
to go on a trip
To start a movement, usually for leisure.
partir en voyage
business trips
Movements made for professional reasons.
voyages d'affaires
organized trips
Trips planned by an agency or organizer.
voyages organisés
journey around the world
Exploration of several countries around the world.
voyage autour du monde

Related Words

traveler
Person who travels from one place to another.
voyageur
destination
Place one goes to during a trip.
destination
itinerary
The planned path or route for a trip.
itinéraire

Slang Meanings

To travel around the world
He decided to travel around the world for a year.
Il a décidé de faire le tour du monde pendant un an.
To venture out of one's neighborhood
For him, a small trip is just going out of his neighborhood.
Pour lui, un petit voyage est juste de sortir de son quartier.
To take off
After a long week of work, he needs to take off.
Après une longue semaine de travail, il a besoin de prendre le large.