promenade

walk, stroll

noun prom-NAHD Less Common

Also means

promenade, esplanade

Usage Note

Promenade covers both the act of walking for pleasure and the physical path or seafront walkway. The related verb is se promener (to go for a walk), and promener (to take someone/something for a walk). Faire une promenade is the standard phrase for 'to go for a walk'.

Examples

"Nous faisons une promenade dans le parc."

Natural Translation

We are taking a walk in the park.

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