French word

voyage

Pronunciation

IPA/vwajaʒ/

Meaning

  • masculine nountrip

Example

Ils ont organisé un voyage en famille cet été.

They organized a family trip this summer.

Illustration for voyage (trip)

More examples

Le couple a fait un voyage de noces en Italie.

The couple went on a honeymoon to Italy.

Core concept

A person leaves a familiar place, travels across distance, and gathers experiences before returning or moving on.

Common phrases

  • faire un voyage

    take a trip

  • un voyage de noces

    honeymoon

  • un voyage organisé

    organized tour

Similar words

trajet: The route or distance traveled from one point to another.
séjour: A period spent staying in a place, especially during a trip.
excursion: A short trip taken for sightseeing or leisure.
promenade: A walk taken to look around or enjoy the surroundings.

Definition in French

Déplacement d'une personne d'un lieu à un autre, généralement sur une certaine distance et pour une durée déterminée

Word origin

The Old French form voiage developed from Latin viaticum, which referred to a journey and to supplies prepared for it.

Usage tips

  • French voyage covers many trips that English calls a trip, while English voyage often suggests a sea or space journey.

Other meanings

  • voyagenoun

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