esplanade

• Large espace ouvert et plat, souvent situé près de la mer ou d'un fleuve, où les gens se promènent ou se détendent. Peut aussi désigner un large boulevard ou une promenade aménagée.

A long, open, level area, typically beside the sea or a river, where people can walk or drive for pleasure.

1. Seaside walkwayB2formalbritish

   A long, open, level area, typically beside the sea, where people can walk for pleasure.

   Promenade en bord de mer

   • They strolled along the esplanade enjoying the sea breeze.
   • The hotel overlooks the esplanade and the beach.
   • The esplanade was crowded with tourists and locals.

   Synonymesboardwalkpromenadeseafrontwalkway

2. Open public walkwayB2formal

   A level open space or promenade, especially one designed for walking.

   Esplanade (promenade publique)

   • The city built a new esplanade along the river.
   • The esplanade is lined with benches and trees.
   • People often jog on the esplanade in the morning.

   Synonymesparadepromenadewalkway