معنی
Informal verb meaning to take a walk or wander around without a specific destination.
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'balade du dimanche' is a staple of French family life. It usually happens between 3 PM and 5 PM after a heavy lunch. Paris is the city of the 'flâneur'. 'Se balader' on the 'quais de Seine' or in 'Le Marais' is considered a primary social activity. In Quebec, 'se balader' is used but you might also hear 'prendre une marche', which is a literal translation of the English 'take a walk'. On French Instagram, #balade is a very popular tag for nature and travel photos, often used by influencers to show a 'slow life' aesthetic.
Sound more native
Drop the 'e' in 'se' and 'me'. Say 'Je m'balade' instead of 'Je me balade'.
The 'L' trap
Never write 'ballade' for a walk. It's a very common spelling mistake even for natives, but teachers hate it!
معنی
Informal verb meaning to take a walk or wander around without a specific destination.
Sound more native
Drop the 'e' in 'se' and 'me'. Say 'Je m'balade' instead of 'Je me balade'.
The 'L' trap
Never write 'ballade' for a walk. It's a very common spelling mistake even for natives, but teachers hate it!
The Sunday Rule
If a French person invites you for a 'balade' on Sunday afternoon, expect it to last at least an hour and involve a lot of talking.
Figurative use
Use 'se balader' when talking about sports or games to show you were much better than the opponent.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun and form of 'balader' in the present tense.
Le dimanche, ma famille et moi, nous _______ en forêt.
The subject is 'ma famille et moi' (we), so we use 'nous' as the reflexive pronoun and the '-ons' ending.
Which sentence uses the figurative meaning of 'se balader' (to do something easily)?
Choose the correct sentence:
In this context, 's'est baladé' means he won very easily.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate idiom.
A: Tu as demandé une augmentation à ton chef ? B: Oui, mais il m'a _______ tout de suite.
'Envoyer balader' is the correct idiom for being rejected or dismissed.
Match the sentence to the correct situation.
Sentence: 'Je me suis baladé pendant l'examen.'
In slang, 'se balader' during a task means it was effortless.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Walking Verbs
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاLe dimanche, ma famille et moi, nous _______ en forêt.
The subject is 'ma famille et moi' (we), so we use 'nous' as the reflexive pronoun and the '-ons' ending.
Choose the correct sentence:
In this context, 's'est baladé' means he won very easily.
A: Tu as demandé une augmentation à ton chef ? B: Oui, mais il m'a _______ tout de suite.
'Envoyer balader' is the correct idiom for being rejected or dismissed.
Sentence: 'Je me suis baladé pendant l'examen.'
In slang, 'se balader' during a task means it was effortless.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, it's just informal. You can use it with friends, family, and even colleagues in a relaxed setting.
'Marcher' is the physical act of walking (like for transport). 'Se balader' is walking for fun or leisure.
Yes! You can say 'se balader à vélo' or 'se balader en voiture'. It's about the leisure aspect, not just the feet.
Use 'Je me suis baladé' (masculine) or 'Je me suis baladée' (feminine).
It's not a swear word, but it is quite blunt. It's like saying 'Go away' or 'Get lost' rather than something more offensive.
It's better to use 'se promener' or 'découvrir la ville' unless you are describing how easy a previous task was (and even then, be careful).
As a verb, it conjugates normally (nous nous baladons). As a noun, it's 'des balades'.
A 'balade' is a short, easy walk. A 'randonnée' is a hike, usually longer and in the mountains.
Many French verbs of movement or personal care are reflexive because you are doing the action to/for yourself.
Yes, it's universally understood in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, and Africa.
عبارات مرتبط
flâner
similarTo stroll aimlessly, often with an artistic or observant eye.
se promener
synonymTo take a walk.
errer
similarTo wander without a home or direction.
envoyer balader
specialized formTo tell someone to get lost.
traîner
similarTo hang out or loiter.
