French Conversation · Level 116
60 words
French word
sente
Pronunciation
IPA/sɑ̃t/
Meaning
- feminine nounpath
Example
Il y a une sente derrière la maison.
There is a path behind the house.
More examples
On a pris la sente qui descend vers la rivière.
We took the path that goes down toward the river.
Core concept
A grassy footpath threading between fields or houses, wide enough for walkers and little else.
Common phrases
suivre la sente
follow the path
prendre la sente
take the path
Similar words
sentier: A narrow natural path through woods, hills, or other wild areas.
chemin: A road linking villages and fields, wide enough for walkers and small vehicles.
allée: A pedestrian path through a park or garden, often between trees or flower beds.
ruelle: A narrow town street running between buildings.
Definition in French
Petit chemin étroit, souvent non pavé, principalement destiné au passage à pied ou à une circulation très légère.
Word origin
French inherited sente from Old French sente, which derives from Latin semita, a word for a narrow way.
Usage tips
- In sente, the final e is silent but the final t is pronounced.