English–French

“pedestrian” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pjetɔ̃/

Example

Un piéton traverse la rue.

A pedestrian crosses the street.

Illustration for piéton (pedestrian)

How to say “pedestrian” in French

“Pedestrian” in French is piéton.

One human figure traveling through public space without a vehicle.

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

Example sentences with piéton

Le passage pour piétons est bien marqué.

The crosswalk is well marked.

Tips for using piéton

  • À pied describes the way of traveling, whereas piéton names the person who is on foot.

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