French Conversation · Level 87
60 words
French word
galoper
Pronunciation
IPA/galope/
Meaning
- verbgallop
Example
Le cheval galope dans le pré.
The horse is galloping in the meadow.
More examples
Le chien galope après la balle.
The dog gallops after the ball.
Core concept
A horse surges forward in long, forceful bounds, a motion also used for anything advancing with sudden speed.
Common phrases
galoper dans la rue
gallop in the street
galoper comme un fou
gallop like crazy
Similar words
courir: Run at high speed.
trotter: Move forward at a brisk trot.
Definition in French
Courir très vite en faisant de grands bonds, surtout employé pour un cheval, et par extension désigner une progression rapide.
Word origin
French galoper comes through Old French galoper and is related to Italian galoppare and English gallop.
Usage tips
- For a person running fast, French normally uses courir, while galoper mainly describes a horse or rapid figurative movement.