Bedeutung
Walk long distances, usually in the countryside.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'GR' (Grande Randonnée) trails are a network of long-distance footpaths. The most famous is the GR20 in Corsica, known as one of the toughest in Europe. In Quebec, hiking is often called 'la randonnée pédestre' to distinguish it from snowshoeing (randonnée à raquettes), which is very popular in winter. Hiking is practically a national sport. Signs are yellow and very precise, often giving the time it takes to reach a destination rather than the distance. This French territory in the Indian Ocean is a hiker's paradise, with 'cirques' (natural amphitheaters) that can only be reached by foot.
Use the short form
Say 'faire de la rando' to sound more like a native speaker in casual settings.
Don't forget the 'de la'
English speakers often say 'faire randonnée', but the article is mandatory.
Bedeutung
Walk long distances, usually in the countryside.
Use the short form
Say 'faire de la rando' to sound more like a native speaker in casual settings.
Don't forget the 'de la'
English speakers often say 'faire randonnée', but the article is mandatory.
The 'faire' rule
Remember that almost all sports in French use 'faire du' (masculine) or 'faire de la' (feminine).
The Sunday Ritual
If a French person invites you to 'faire une rando' on Sunday, expect it to be followed by a big meal!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'faire' and the article.
Nous _______ _______ randonnée dans les Alpes.
We use 'faisons' for 'nous' and the partitive article 'de la' for the activity.
Which sentence is correct in the negative form?
I don't go hiking.
In negative sentences, 'de la' changes to 'de'.
Match the French phrase with its English equivalent.
Matching exercise
Each term has a specific nuance of effort and location.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Qu'est-ce que tu as fait hier ? B: J'ai ______ ______ ______ dans la forêt.
The passé composé of 'faire' is 'ai fait'.
Which activity fits best?
You are in the mountains with boots and a map.
Boots and a map in the mountains are clear signs of hiking.
Use the conditional tense.
Si j'avais des chaussures, je _______ de la randonnée.
The conditional of 'faire' is 'ferais'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /6
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Walking vs. Hiking
Aufgabensammlung
6 AufgabenNous _______ _______ randonnée dans les Alpes.
We use 'faisons' for 'nous' and the partitive article 'de la' for the activity.
I don't go hiking.
In negative sentences, 'de la' changes to 'de'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Each term has a specific nuance of effort and location.
A: Qu'est-ce que tu as fait hier ? B: J'ai ______ ______ ______ dans la forêt.
The passé composé of 'faire' is 'ai fait'.
You are in the mountains with boots and a map.
Boots and a map in the mountains are clear signs of hiking.
Si j'avais des chaussures, je _______ de la randonnée.
The conditional of 'faire' is 'ferais'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /6
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, the verb 'randonner' exists, but 'faire de la randonnée' is much more common in spoken French.
'Randonnée' is general; 'trekking' usually implies multiple days and sleeping in tents or refuges.
'De la' refers to the activity in general; 'une' refers to one specific trip. Both are used, but 'de la' is more common for hobbies.
At minimum, 'des chaussures de randonnée' (hiking boots) and 'un sac à dos' (a backpack).
It is feminine: {la|f} randonnée.
No, that would be 'se promener' or 'marcher'. 'Randonnée' implies nature.
Use 'J'ai fait de la randonnée'.
It's informal/casual, but not vulgar. It's very common among all ages.
A person who goes hiking (masculine). The feminine is 'randonneuse'.
Yes, France has an extensive network of trails called GR (Grandes Randonnées).
Yes, it means long-distance cycling/touring.
That's snorkeling! Literally 'finned hiking'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
faire une balade
similarto take a stroll/walk
faire du trekking
specialized formto go trekking
marcher
builds onto walk
faire de l'alpinisme
specialized formto go mountain climbing
faire de la marche nordique
similarNordic walking
partir en excursion
similarto go on an outing
