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promenading

/ˌprɒm.əˈnɑː.dɪŋ/

/ˌprɑː.məˈneɪ.dɪŋ/

Translations

promenadinggerund / present participle

Present-participle form of the verb ‘promenade’ used attributively.

se promenant

Promenading couples drifted past the cafés on the seafront.

Des couples se promenant passaient devant les cafés sur le front de mer.

promenadingnoun

/ˌprɒməˈnɑːdɪŋ/

/ˌprɑːməˈneɪdɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act of taking a promenade.

promenade

Evening promenading along the boulevard was a favorite pastime of the locals.

La promenade du soir le long du boulevard était un passe-temps favori des habitants.

Additional translations

déambulationPlus formel ; s’emploie surtout pour une marche lente et sans but précis dans un lieu public.

promenadeverb

promenading

Gerund

promenaded

Past Simple

promenaded

Past Participle

promenading

Gerund

/ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/

/ˌprɑː.məˈneɪd/

se promener

Every Sunday, they promenade along the boardwalk to enjoy the sea breeze.

Chaque dimanche, ils se promènent le long de la promenade pour profiter de la brise marine.

Additional translations

promenerAvec complément d’objet : faire marcher ou accompagner quelqu’un en public.

Synonyms

Definitions

promenadinggerund / present participle

Engaged in or characterized by leisurely walking for pleasure.

Promenading couples drifted past the cafés on the seafront.

promenadingnoun

The act of walking, riding, or otherwise moving at a leisurely pace for pleasure or display, especially in a public place.

Evening promenading along the boulevard was a favorite pastime of the locals.

promenadeverb

To take a leisurely walk, ride, or drive in public, especially to meet or be seen by others.

Every Sunday, they promenade along the boardwalk to enjoy the sea breeze.

To escort or display (someone) while walking, especially so as to be seen in public.

He promenaded his distinguished guests along the terrace before dinner.