French word

périple

Pronunciation

IPA/peʁipl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounjourney

Example

Après son périple, il était très fatigué.

After his journey, he was very tired.

Illustration for périple (journey)

More examples

Ils vont faire un périple cet été.

They are going on a long journey this summer.

Core concept

A long route through several places, with discoveries and unexpected events along the way.

Common phrases

  • faire un périple

    go on a long journey

  • un périple en bateau

    a boat journey

Similar words

voyage: Travel or movement from one place to another in general.
trajet: A specific route or stretch of travel, such as a daily commute.
excursion: A short outing or day trip for sightseeing or leisurely walking.
tour: A circuit that visits several sights in sequence.

Definition in French

Voyage long comportant plusieurs étapes, souvent marqué par des découvertes ou des imprévus.

Word origin

French périple comes from Greek περίπλους, meaning a sailing around, through Latin periplus and later learned French use.

Usage tips

  • Périple is masculine and often has a literary or formal tone, while ordinary conversation more often uses voyage.

Other meanings

  • adventurenoun

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