French Conversation · Level 66
60 words
French word
flânerie
Pronunciation
IPA/flanəʁi/
Meaning
- feminine nounstroll
Example
J'aime la flânerie en ville.
I like taking a stroll in town.
More examples
Le week-end, nous faisons souvent une flânerie au marché.
On weekends, we often take a leisurely stroll at the market.
Core concept
An unhurried city walk that lets changing streets, faces, sounds, and light hold attention without a planned destination.
Common phrases
faire une flânerie en ville
take a leisurely stroll around town
une petite flânerie
a short stroll
Similar words
promenade: A calm outing on foot to enjoy the scenery and atmosphere.
balade: A short, casual walk to refresh the mind and change the mood.
marche: Walking as everyday travel or physical exercise.
Definition in French
État ou pratique de se déplacer sans but précis en prêtant attention aux détails et à l'atmosphère d'un lieu.
Word origin
Flânerie is derived from the verb flâner with the noun-forming suffix -erie, and the term became prominent in nineteenth-century descriptions of urban life.
Usage tips
- Flânerie has a literary or poetic register, while promenade or balade is usually more natural in everyday conversation.