French Conversation · Level 43
75 words
French word
flâner
Pronunciation
IPA/flane/
Meaning
- verbstroll
Example
J'aime flâner dans le parc le dimanche matin.
I like strolling in the park on Sunday mornings.
More examples
On aime flâner dans les rues le soir.
We like to stroll through the streets in the evening.
Core concept
Unhurried wandering through a place, where enjoying the surroundings matters more than getting somewhere.
Common phrases
flâner dans les rues
stroll through the streets
flâner sans but
wander aimlessly
flâner en ville
stroll around town
Similar words
se promener: Going for a walk.
se balader: Strolling around freely and without a set plan.
Definition in French
Errer sans hâte ni but, en savourant l'atmosphère d'un lieu à petite allure.
Word origin
Modern French adopted flâner as a settled verb, with etymological links to Low Germanic words connected with wandering.
Usage tips
- Flâner often emphasizes observing and enjoying a setting, while se promener is a broader term for going for a walk.
Other meanings
- wanderverb
Opposites
- se dépêcherhurryverb
- se pressermake hasteverb
Related words
- flânerieaimless strollingnoun
- flâneurflâneurnoun