expedition

• Nom désignant un voyage ou un déplacement entrepris par un groupe de personnes dans un but précis, notamment pour explorer, mener des travaux scientifiques ou effectuer une action militaire.

A noun referring to a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially exploration, research, or warfare.

1. Journey with a purposeB1formal

   A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially exploration or research.

   expédition (voyage organisé à but précis)

   • The team prepared for an expedition to the South Pole.
   • They organized an expedition to explore the Amazon rainforest.
   • The archaeological expedition uncovered ancient ruins.

   Synonymesenterpriseexcursionjourneymissiontrektripundertakingvoyage

2. Military operationB2formal

   A military journey or campaign by a group of soldiers to a distant place.

   expédition militaire

   • The general led an expedition against the enemy fort.
   • The naval expedition set sail at dawn.
   • The expeditionary force was deployed to the region.

   Synonymescampaignforayincursionmarchmissionoffensiveoperationraidsortie

3. Organized tripA2informal

   A short trip or outing for a specific purpose, often for pleasure or education.

   expédition (voyage organisé)

   • Our class went on a nature expedition to the local park.
   • We planned a shopping expedition to the city center.
   • The fishing expedition was a great success.

   Synonymesexcursionjauntoutingtourtrip