Voyageur (en. Traveler)
/vwajaʒœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who moves from one place to another, often for leisure.
The traveler took a train to reach their destination.
Le voyageur a pris un train pour atteindre sa destination.
A person who travels long distances, usually abroad.
As an experienced traveler, he enjoys discovering new cultures.
En tant que voyageur expérimenté, il aime découvrir de nouvelles cultures.
Anyone who moves, whether for business or pleasure.
Every traveler should inform themselves about local customs.
Chaque voyageur doit se renseigner sur les coutumes locales.
Etymology
From the verb 'to travel', deriving from the Latin 'viaticum'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
world traveler
A person who travels a lot around the world.
voyageur du monde
solitary traveler
A traveler who travels alone.
voyageur solitaire
time traveler
A fictional character, often used in science fiction stories.
voyageur dans le temps
Related Words
journey
The act of moving from one place to another.
voyage
itinerary
A plan that describes the route of a journey.
itinéraire
recipient
A person to whom a traveler goes.
destinataire
Slang Meanings
Globe-trotter
He became a true globe-trotter after visiting all the continents.
Il est devenu un vrai globe-trotter après avoir visité tous les continents.
Backpacker
Many backpackers choose to stay in youth hostels.
De nombreux backpackers choisissent de dormir dans des auberges de jeunesse.
Nomad
In the digital age, some nomads work while traveling.
À l'ère numérique, certains nomades travaillent tout en voyageant.