faire de l'auto-stop /fˈɛʁdə-lotˈostˈɔp/ · verb · CEFR B1. French translation of "hitchhike".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: faire de l'auto-stop
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: hitchhike
  • IPA: /fˈɛʁdə-lotˈostˈɔp/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: verb
  • Image:Photo of faire de l'auto-stop (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Nous avons décidé de faire de l'auto-stop à travers le pays pendant nos vacances d'été. English: We decided to hitchhike across the country during our summer vacation.
  • Elle a fait de l'auto-stop pour aller en ville afin d'économiser sur le bus. English: She hitchhiked to town to save money on the bus.
  • Faire de l'auto-stop peut être une façon amusante de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes et de découvrir de nouveaux endroits. English: Hitchhiking can be a fun way to meet new people and discover new places.

When and How to Use "faire de l'auto-stop"

Use "faire de l'auto-stop" when you want to talk about "hitchhike" in French. It functions as "verb". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "faire de l'auto-stop" mean in French?

"faire de l'auto-stop" is the French word for "hitchhike".

What CEFR level is "faire de l'auto-stop"?

"faire de l'auto-stop" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "faire de l'auto-stop"?

"faire de l'auto-stop" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.

Can you show "faire de l'auto-stop" in a sentence?

Nous avons décidé de faire de l'auto-stop à travers le pays pendant nos vacances d'été.

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