French Conversation · Level 123
59 words
French word
balader
Pronunciation
IPA/balade/
Meaning
- verbtake a walk
Example
On va se balader au parc.
We're going to take a walk in the park.
More examples
Je balade le chien tous les matins.
I take the dog for a walk every morning.
Core concept
A loose outing in which someone wanders, carries another along, or keeps that person moving without a clear destination.
Common phrases
se balader en ville
walk around town
balader le chien
take the dog for a walk
Similar words
se promener: To take a walk for pleasure.
marcher: To travel on foot.
se déplacer: To move between different places.
Definition in French
Marcher sans but pour se détendre; emmener quelqu'un quelque part; en familier, tromper ou faire marcher.
Word origin
The verb is closely linked to balade, meaning a stroll, and French extended the movement from a person's own wandering to taking another person around and, colloquially, leading that person on.
Usage tips
- 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.