French Conversation · Level 15
90 words
French word
galop
Pronunciation
IPA/galo/
Meaning
- masculine noungallop
Example
À cheval, il est parti au galop.
On horseback, he set off at a gallop.
More examples
Les prix augmentent au galop.
Prices are rising at a gallop.
Core concept
A horse surges forward in a rhythmic, powerful stride, an image extended to other rapid movement.
Common phrases
au galop
at a gallop
partir au galop
set off at a gallop
Similar words
trot: A horse's fairly fast gait using alternating legs.
pas: A slow way of moving forward one step at a time.
vitesse: The speed of movement or action.
course: Running or a contest to see who is fastest.
Definition in French
Allure rapide du cheval ou action de courir à grande vitesse; course ou mouvement très rapide.
Word origin
French galop developed from Old French galop, alongside galoper, and first referred to a horse's rapid way of moving.
Usage tips
- In expressions such as partir au galop, au combines à with the masculine article le, so à le galop is incorrect.