English–French

“take a walk” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/balade/

Example

On va se balader au parc.

We're going to take a walk in the park.

Illustration for balader (take a walk)

How to say “take a walk” in French

“Take a walk” in French is balader.

A loose outing in which someone wanders, carries another along, or keeps that person moving without a clear destination.

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

Example sentences with balader

Je balade le chien tous les matins.

I take the dog for a walk every morning.

Tips for using balader

  • Se balader is the usual form for strolling, whereas balader quelqu'un is transitive and may mean either taking someone around or misleading that person.

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