French word

touriste

Pronunciation

IPA/tuʁist/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)tourist

Example

Les touristes admirent le paysage.

The tourists admire the scenery.

Illustration for touriste (tourist)

More examples

Les touristes prennent le train pour aller à la côte.

The tourists take the train to go to the coast.

Core concept

A visitor moves through a notable place, taking photos and enjoying leisure activities.

Common phrases

  • les touristes

    the tourists

  • guide pour touristes

    guide for tourists

  • réduction pour touristes

    discount for tourists

Similar words

voyageur: A person who travels a long distance as part of a journey.
visiteur: A person who briefly visits a place or another person.
vacancier: A person who travels or stays somewhere during a vacation.
routard: A budget traveler who spends a long time moving between different places.

Definition in French

Personne qui se déplace pour découvrir un lieu touristique, prendre des photos ou participer à des activités de loisir.

Word origin

French touriste was borrowed from English tourist, built on tour with the agent suffix -ist, and became common as modern tourism expanded.

Usage tips

  • The noun keeps the same form for both genders: un touriste but une touriste.

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