Marcher
Example: Nous devons marcher rapidement pour attraper le bus ce matin.
Definition
"Marcher" means to walk or move on foot, usually at a steady pace. It refers to the act of progressing by placing one foot in front of the other, as in the example 'Nous devons marcher rapidement pour attraper le bus ce matin,' meaning we must walk quickly to catch the bus this morning.
Etymology
The French verb "marcher" comes from the Old French 'marcher,' which itself originates from the Late Latin 'marcare,' meaning to mark or to tread. Interestingly, it is related to the idea of marking the ground as one walks. Did you know that "marcher" is also linked to the English word 'march,' used both as a noun and a verb for walking in a formal or military manner?
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"Marcher" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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