French word

excursion

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkskyʁsjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nountrip

Example

Nous partons en excursion ce week-end.

We are going on a trip this weekend.

Illustration for excursion (trip)

More examples

Nous avons organisé une excursion d'une journée au bord de la mer.

We organized a one-day excursion to the seaside.

Core concept

A short loop from a nearby base to enjoy a landscape or site and return the same day.

Common phrases

  • partir en excursion

    go on an excursion

  • faire une excursion

    take an excursion

  • organiser une excursion

    organize an excursion

Similar words

balade: A brief, casual outing outdoors to enjoy the surroundings or nature.
sortie: A short outing with friends or family for fun or errands.
promenade: A leisurely walk to enjoy the scenery and atmosphere.
visite: An outing to tour a building or place and view its interior or exhibits.

Definition in French

Brève escapade de loisirs, sans hébergement, visant la découverte d'un site ou d'un paysage situé près du point de départ.

Word origin

French excursion comes from Latin excursio, a going out, from excurrere, meaning to run out or go beyond.

Usage tips

  • Excursion is somewhat formal in French, while sortie or balade is often more natural for an informal outing.

Other meanings

  • day tripnoun
  • field tripnoun
  • excursionnoun

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