march

• Nom désignant l'action de marcher d'un pas régulier et mesuré, souvent lors d'un défilé formel ou organisé ; il peut aussi désigner une progression constante, une région frontalière ou un genre musical écrit pour la marche.

A noun referring to the act of walking with regular, measured steps, often in a formal or organized procession; it can also denote a steady advance, a border district, or a genre of music written for marching.

1. Walking in stepA2formal

   The act of walking with regular, measured steps, especially in a military or ceremonial procession.

   marche au pas

   • The soldiers began their march at dawn.
   • The parade included a long march through the city center.
   • They practiced the march for the upcoming ceremony.

   Synonymesmarchingparadeprocession

2. Steady advanceB2formal

   A steady, often relentless, forward movement or progression.

   Marche (avancée régulière)

   • The march of technology continues to accelerate.
   • We observed the steady march of time.
   • The march of progress cannot be stopped.

   Synonymesadvancedevelopmentevolutionheadwaypassageprogressprogression

3. Procession of peopleA2formal

   A group of people walking together in a formal or organized way, often as a protest or celebration.

   Marche de protestation ou de célébration

   • A peace march was held in the capital.
   • Thousands joined the march for equality.
   • The march proceeded peacefully down the main street.

   Synonymescavalcadedemonstrationparadeprocessionprotestrally

4. Border districtC1formalbritish

   A historical term for a border area or frontier region between two countries or territories.

   Marche (territoire frontalier)

   • The Welsh Marches were a contested region for centuries.
   • The lord governed the march with strict authority.
   • The march was a buffer zone between the two kingdoms.

   Synonymesborderborderlandfrontiermarchlandmark

5. Musical genreB1formal

   A genre of music written specifically for marching, typically with a strong, regular beat.

   Marche (musique)

   • The band played a lively march.
   • Sousa is famous for his military marches.
   • The march had a rousing, patriotic melody.

• Verbe désignant l'action de marcher d'une manière formelle, rythmée ou déterminée, souvent dans un contexte militaire ou de manifestation.

A verb used to indicate the act of walking in a formal, rhythmic, or determined manner, often in a military or protest context.

1. Walk in a processionB1formal

   To walk in a formal, organized, and often ceremonial manner, typically in a line or group.

   marcher en procession

   • The soldiers marched in a parade through the city.
   • The choir marched into the church singing hymns.
   • The graduates marched across the stage to receive their diplomas.

   Synonymesfileparadeprocesstroop

2. Force to walkB2formal

   To compel someone to walk in a military or strict manner, often as a punishment or for control.

   Faire marcher au pas

   • The prisoners were marched to the camp.
   • The officer marched the recruits across the field.
   • They were marched out of the building by security.

3. Walk with measured stepsA2formal

   To walk with a steady, regular, and often brisk pace, with a deliberate stride.

   Marcher d'un pas cadencé

   • She marched confidently into the room.
   • He marched down the street with determination.
   • The hikers marched along the trail at a steady pace.

   Synonymesfilepaceparadestepstridetreadwalk

   Antonymesambledriftloitermeandersaunterstrollwander

4. Protest or demonstrateB1informalpolitical

   To take part in a public demonstration or protest, often walking in a group to show support or opposition.

   manifester

   • Thousands marched for climate change action.
   • They marched in protest against the new law.
   • The workers marched to demand better wages.

   Synonymesdemonstrateprotestrallywalk

5. Walk ostentatiouslyB2informal

   To walk in a way that is intended to attract attention or show off.

   marcher ostensiblement

   • He marched into the party like he owned the place.
   • She marched out of the room in a huff.
   • They marched through the mall with their new purchases.

   Synonymesparadepeacockprancepromenadesashaystrutswagger

6. Cause to marchB2formal

   To make someone or something move at a marching pace or in a military manner.

   Faire marcher au pas

   • The general marched his troops to the front line.
   • She marched the children to the playground.
   • He marched the dog around the block.

   Synonymesparade

7. Share a boundaryC1formalbritish

   To be adjacent to or share a border with another area or property.

   être limitrophe

   • Our land marches with the national park.
   • The two counties march along the river.
   • The property marches with the neighbor's garden.

   Synonymesabutadjoinborderboundneighbortouch

Variantes phrasalmarch onmarch out