promenade

• Nom désignant un lieu public agréable pour se promener, une promenade tranquille ou une réunion sociale formelle avec danses, comme un bal de fin d'année scolaire.

A noun referring to a public area for walking, a leisurely walk, or a formal dance event, such as a school ball held at the end of the academic year.

1. Formal school danceB1informalamerican

   A formal ball held for a school class, typically near the end of the academic year.

   Bal de fin d'année

   • She bought a beautiful dress for the senior promenade.
   • The high school promenade was held at a fancy hotel.
   • Everyone was excited about the promenade dance.

   Synonymesballformalprom

2. Pedestrian walkwayB1formal

   A public area set aside for people to walk, often along a waterfront or in a park.

   Promenade

   • They strolled along the seaside promenade.
   • The city built a new promenade through the park.
   • Couples walked hand in hand on the promenade.

   Synonymesboardwalkesplanadeparadepaseowalkway

3. B2formalamerican

   A square dance figure where couples march counterclockwise in a circle.

   Promenade (figure de danse carrée)

   • The caller instructed the dancers to promenade around the square.
   • They practiced the promenade step for the square dance competition.
   • The promenade is a basic move in traditional square dancing.

4. Opening march at a formal danceB2formal

   A march of all the guests at the opening of a formal dance.

   Marche d'ouverture d'un bal

   • The promenade began with the guests parading into the ballroom.
   • At the debutante ball, the promenade was a grand spectacle.
   • The orchestra played a waltz during the promenade.

5. B1formal

   A leisurely walk, usually in a public place.

   Promenade (au sens de marche de loisir)

   • They enjoyed a promenade through the botanical gardens.
   • The evening promenade along the river was very relaxing.
   • She took a promenade in the park after dinner.

   Synonymesambleconstitutionalsaunterstrollturnwalk

• Verbe signifiant se promener tranquillement, flâner ou déambuler, en particulier dans un lieu public pour le plaisir ou pour se faire voir.

A verb meaning to take a leisurely walk, stroll, or parade, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.

1. Walk in a processionB2formal

   To walk in a formal or ceremonial manner, often as part of a group.

   Défiler en procession

   • The graduates promenaded across the stage to receive their diplomas.
   • The royal family promenaded through the palace gardens.
   • The dancers promenaded in a circle during the festival.

   Synonymesfilemarchparadeprocesstroop

2. Take a leisurely walkB2formal

   To walk in a relaxed, unhurried way, often for pleasure or exercise.

   Se promener

   • They promenaded along the beach at sunset.
   • Couples promenaded through the park on Sunday afternoon.
   • She promenaded down the boulevard, enjoying the fresh air.

   Synonymesambleperambulateramblesaunterstrollwander

   Antonymeshurryrunrush