sentier

path, trail

noun sahn-TYEH Rare

Origin: From Old French 'sentier', Latin 'semitarius'.

Usage Note

Sentier denotes a narrow footpath, typically through nature. The Grande Randonnée (GR) network marks thousands of long-distance sentiers de randonnée across France. Sentier battu (beaten path) is a common idiom: sortir des sentiers battus means to go off the beaten track.

Examples

"Nous avons suivi le sentier jusqu'au sommet."

Natural Translation

We followed the path to the summit.

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