English–French
“wander” in French
How to say “wander” in French
“Wander” in French is errer.
A figure wandering aimlessly through an area, following no planned route.
Example sentences with errer
Il a passé la nuit à errer dans les rues.
He spent the night wandering the streets.
Tips for using errer
- Errer suggests a lack of purpose, unlike flâner or se promener, which can describe leisurely walking with a chosen activity or route.
Other French words for “wander”
Le dimanche, il aime muser dans le quartier.
On Sundays, he likes to wander around the neighborhood.