D'habitude, je vais au travail à pied.
English: I usually go to work on foot.
à pied /apjˈe/ · adverb · CEFR B1. French translation of "on foot".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- on foot
- Translation
- à pied
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- adverb
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| Dictionary form | à pied |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + à pied
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent à pied.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Le musée est proche, donc nous pouvons y aller à pied.
English: The museum is close, so we can walk there on foot.
Elle préfère se déplacer à pied pour profiter de la ville.
English: She prefers to travel on foot to enjoy the city.
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