French word

randonnée

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɑ̃done/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhike

Example

Il propose une randonnée en montagne ce week-end.

He suggests a hike in the mountains this weekend.

Illustration for randonnée (hike)

More examples

Nous avons fait une randonnée le long de la côte hier.

Yesterday, we went on a hike along the coast.

Core concept

A sustained outing on mountain or forest paths, combining steady walking with the experience of the landscape.

Common phrases

  • faire une randonnée

    go on a hike

  • une randonnée en montagne

    a hike in the mountains

Similar words

promenade: A short, leisurely walk for enjoying the scenery or relaxing.
balade: A casual short walk for enjoyment with friends or family.
marche: Walking for health or exercise.
excursion: A short day trip for sightseeing or visiting a place.

Definition in French

Marche d'assez longue durée sur des sentiers ou en milieu naturel, pratiquée pour le loisir, l'effort physique ou la découverte du paysage.

Word origin

The noun randonnée is formed from randonner and ultimately relates to Old French randon, a word for force or rapid movement; its meaning later narrowed to an extended leisure walk.

Usage tips

  • The usual verb phrase is faire une randonnée, while rando is a common informal shortening of randonnée.

Other meanings

  • outingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • randonnergo hikingverb
  • randonneurhikernoun
  • randonneusewoman hikernoun

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