English–French

“gallop” in French

French

Alsogaloper

Pronunciation

IPA/galo/

Example

À cheval, il est parti au galop.

On horseback, he set off at a gallop.

Illustration for galop (gallop)

How to say “gallop” in French

“Gallop” in French is galop.

A horse surges forward in a rhythmic, powerful stride, an image extended to other rapid movement.

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

Example sentences with galop

Les prix augmentent au galop.

Prices are rising at a gallop.

Tips for using galop

  • In expressions such as partir au galop, au combines à with the masculine article le, so à le galop is incorrect.

Other French words for “gallop”

Le cheval galope dans le pré.

The horse is galloping in the meadow.

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