French word

sentier

Pronunciation

IPA/sɑ̃tje/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpath

Example

Le sentier est boueux après la pluie.

The path is muddy after the rain.

Illustration for sentier (path)

More examples

Nous avons suivi le sentier de randonnée jusqu'au sommet.

We followed the hiking trail to the summit.

Core concept

A narrow footpath winding through fields or woods, with earth, stones, or leaves underfoot.

Common phrases

  • sentier de randonnée

    hiking trail

  • sentier forestier

    forest trail

  • sentier balisé

    marked trail

Similar words

chemin: A fairly wide rural or garden path for walking and light vehicle traffic.
route: A wide, major paved road designed for motor vehicles.
rue: A paved urban street running between buildings for local residents.
allée: A well-maintained pedestrian path in a park or garden, often beside trees or planted areas.

Definition in French

Petit chemin pour la marche, souvent non goudronné et fréquenté par les promeneurs en milieu rural ou forestier.

Word origin

Sentier comes from Old French sentier, ultimately from Latin semita, meaning "path," through the derived form semitarius.

Usage tips

  • Sentier is masculine, so the usual forms are un sentier and le sentier.

Other meanings

  • trailnoun
  • footpathnoun

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