English–French

“hiker” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɑ̃donœʁ/

Example

Le randonneur rentre avant la nuit.

The hiker gets back before nightfall.

Illustration for randonneur (hiker)

How to say “hiker” in French

“Hiker” in French is randonneur.

A person moving on foot along trails, carrying only what is needed to enjoy the landscape.

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

Example sentences with randonneur

Le randonneur expérimenté connaît bien le sentier.

The experienced hiker knows the trail well.

Tips for using randonneur

  • The feminine form is randonneuse, and ordinary phrases include faire une randonnée and partir en randonnée.

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