English–French

“covered passage” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁabul/

Example

Nous avons pris la traboule pour aller plus vite.

We took the covered passage to get there faster.

Illustration for traboule (covered passage)

How to say “covered passage” in French

“Covered passage” in French is traboule.

A narrow passage running through buildings and often under a roof to reach a nearby street.

Full entry for traboule: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with traboule

Une traboule bien restaurée attire souvent les promeneurs curieux.

A well-restored passageway through a building often attracts curious walkers.

Tips for using traboule

  • Traboule is feminine, so the usual article is une traboule.

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