French Conversation · Level 148
30 words
French word
passerelle
Pronunciation
IPA/pasəʁɛl/
Meaning
- feminine nounfootbridge
Example
J'ai traversé la passerelle.
I crossed the footbridge.
More examples
La passerelle d'embarquement est fermée.
The jet bridge is closed.
Core concept
A pedestrian bridge or enclosed walkway linking two separated spaces, such as buildings, levels, or a terminal and an aircraft.
Common phrases
passerelle d'embarquement
jet bridge
passerelle piétonne
pedestrian footbridge
Similar words
pont: A structure spanning a river, valley, or road for vehicles and pedestrians.
trottoir: A paved walkway along a road, separated from traffic for pedestrians.
rampe: A sloped walkway that eases changes in height, often for loads or wheelchairs.
passage: A narrow passageway or space for walking through a building or alley.
Definition in French
Passage piétonnier qui relie deux bâtiments ou deux niveaux, parfois fixe et parfois mobile dans le cas des aéroports, destiné au seul usage des piétons.
Word origin
Passerelle is formed from French passer with the diminutive suffix -elle and originally denoted a small bridge or passageway.
Usage tips
- Passerelle is feminine, so standard forms include une passerelle and cette passerelle.