French word

marcheur

Pronunciation

IPA/maʁʃœʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwalker

Example

Le marcheur traverse la rue.

The walker crosses the street.

Illustration for marcheur (walker)

More examples

Les marcheurs traversent le parc en groupe.

The walkers cross the park as a group.

Core concept

A person whose progress is measured by steady steps, whether heading somewhere or enjoying a walk.

Common phrases

  • groupe de marcheurs

    group of walkers

Similar words

piéton: A person walking on a road or sidewalk.
promeneur: A person taking a leisurely walk.
passant: A person passing by a particular place.

Definition in French

Personne qui marche, que ce soit pour se déplacer ou pour se promener.

Word origin

The noun marcheur derives from marcher with the productive French suffix -eur, while marcher comes through Old French.

Usage tips

  • For an ordinary pedestrian, French often uses piéton; marcheur highlights the act or habit of walking.

Other meanings

  • pedestriannoun

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