pedestrian

• Se dit de quelque chose qui manque d'originalité, d'imagination ou d'intérêt ; ordinaire, banal, ou ennuyeux. Peut aussi désigner ce qui concerne les piétons, mais le sens courant est figuré et péjoratif.

Describes something that is lacking in vitality, imagination, or distinction; ordinary or dull.

1. Ordinary or dullB2formal

   Lacking inspiration or excitement; commonplace.

   prosaïque, terre-à-terre

   • The lecture was rather pedestrian and failed to engage the audience.
   • His writing style is pedestrian, with no creative flair.
   • The design of the building was criticized as pedestrian and uninspired.

   Synonymesbanalblandcommonplacedullhumdrummundaneordinaryprosaicunimaginativeuninspired

   Antonymesbrilliantdazzlingexcitingextraordinaryimaginativeinspiredoriginalremarkable

2. Relating to walkingB1formal

   Of or intended for people who are walking.

   relatif à la marche

   • The city council improved the pedestrian pathways in the downtown area.
   • A pedestrian bridge was built over the highway for safety.
   • Pedestrian traffic is heavy in this shopping district.

   Synonymesambulatoryfootwalking

• Nom désignant une personne qui se déplace à pied, notamment dans une zone de circulation de véhicules.

A noun referring to a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles travel.

1. Person walkingA2formal

   A person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go.

   Piéton

   • The pedestrian crossed the street at the crosswalk.
   • Drivers must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
   • A pedestrian was injured in the accident.

   Synonymeswalker

   Antonymesdrivermotoristrider