Aller
Example: Je vais à l'école tous les matins à huit heures.
Definition
"Aller" is a French verb meaning to move or travel from one place to another, often translated as 'to go.' It is commonly used to describe physical movement, intentions, or future actions, as in the example sentence: 'Je vais à l'école tous les matins à huit heures,' meaning 'I go to school every morning at eight o'clock.'
Etymology
The French verb "aller" originates from the Latin verb 'ambulare,' meaning 'to walk.' Over time, the Latin root evolved in Old French, blending with other verbs related to movement, ultimately becoming 'aller.' Did you know that despite its irregular forms, "aller" remains one of the most frequently used verbs in the French language?
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"Aller" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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