French Conversation · Level 26
89 words
French word
randonneur
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɑ̃donœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounhiker
Example
Le randonneur rentre avant la nuit.
The hiker gets back before nightfall.
More examples
Le randonneur expérimenté connaît bien le sentier.
The experienced hiker knows the trail well.
Core concept
A person moving on foot along trails, carrying only what is needed to enjoy the landscape.
Common phrases
un randonneur expérimenté
an experienced hiker
un groupe de randonneurs
a group of hikers
chaussures de randonneur
hiker's shoes
Similar words
promeneur: A leisurely walker in parks or cities who enjoys the surroundings and fresh air.
marcheur: A person who walks long distances for exercise or travel.
alpiniste: A mountaineer who climbs rugged peaks using technical skills and equipment.
Definition in French
Personne pratiquant la randonnée pédestre, habituellement sur des sentiers et pour le loisir.
Word origin
The noun derives from French randonner with the agent suffix -eur; randonner is linked to Old French randon, a rush or forceful movement.
Usage tips
- The feminine form is randonneuse, and ordinary phrases include faire une randonnée and partir en randonnée.
Other meanings
- trekkernoun
Opposites
- sédentairesedentary personnoun
- casanierhomebodynoun
Related words
- randonnéehikingnoun
- randonnerhikeverb
- randonneusefemale hikernoun