French Conversation · Level 123
59 words
French word
traboule
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁabul/
Meaning
- feminine nouncovered passage
Example
Nous avons pris la traboule pour aller plus vite.
We took the covered passage to get there faster.
More examples
Une traboule bien restaurée attire souvent les promeneurs curieux.
A well-restored passageway through a building often attracts curious walkers.
Core concept
A narrow passage running through buildings and often under a roof to reach a nearby street.
Similar words
passage: A passageway or path for people to walk along.
ruelle: A small, narrow street between buildings.
Definition in French
Voie intérieure étroite, parfois couverte, qui permet de traverser des immeubles pour gagner une rue voisine, terme typique de l'urbanisme lyonnais.
Word origin
The noun comes from the Lyonnais regional verb trabouler, meaning to pass through, which describes the route's function.
Usage tips
- Traboule is feminine, so the usual article is une traboule.