English–French

“wanderer” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vagabɔ̃/

Example

Le vagabond marche toute la nuit.

The wanderer walks all night.

Illustration for vagabond (wanderer)

How to say “wanderer” in French

“Wanderer” in French is vagabond.

A figure continually on the road, carrying no stable home and belonging nowhere for long.

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

Example sentences with vagabond

Il parle souvent au vagabond du coin.

He often talks to the local vagabond.

Tips for using vagabond

  • Vagabond can sound pejorative, so sans-abri is often a more neutral choice for a person without housing.

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