English–French

“path” in French

French

Alsochemin · sente · sentier

Pronunciation

IPA/ale/

Example

Nous avons marché dans l'allée du village.

We walked along the village path.

Illustration for allée (path)

How to say “path” in French

“Path” in French is allée.

A defined walking passage through a garden, village, or building, with its edges directing movement.

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

Example sentences with allée

L'allée bordée de fleurs sent bon.

The flower-lined path smells nice.

Tips for using allée

  • Unlike English alley, allée commonly denotes a planned path or an indoor aisle rather than a narrow back street.

Other French words for “path”

Prends le chemin à droite.

Take the path on the right.

Il y a une sente derrière la maison.

There is a path behind the house.

Le sentier est boueux après la pluie.

The path is muddy after the rain.

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