trek

• Nom désignant un long voyage difficile, à l'origine en chariot tiré par des bœufs, notamment une migration organisée de colons ; par extension, une randonnée ou une expédition éprouvante.

A noun referring to a long and difficult journey, originally by ox wagon, especially an organized migration by a group of settlers.

1. A journey by ox wagonB2formalbritish

   An organized migration by a group of settlers, typically using ox-drawn wagons.

   trek (migration en chariot à bœufs)

   • The Great Trek of the Boers in South Africa is a famous historical event.
   • Families prepared for the long trek across the plains.
   • The settlers' trek lasted several months.

2. A long and difficult tripB1informal

   Any arduous journey, often on foot or through challenging terrain.

   Randonnée longue et difficile

   • We went on a three-day trek through the Himalayas.
   • The trek to the summit was exhausting but rewarding.
   • She planned a solo trek across the desert.

   Synonymesexpeditionhikejourneymarchodysseypilgrimageslogtramptraversetrudge

   Antonymessaunterstroll

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'effectuer un long voyage difficile, généralement à pied.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a long, arduous journey, typically on foot.

1. Journey on footB1formal

   To travel on foot, especially over rough terrain or in mountainous areas.

   randonner

   • They trekked through the Himalayas for two weeks.
   • We plan to trek across the national park next summer.
   • She trekked up the steep mountain trail with her backpack.

   Synonymesbackpackhiketraipsetramptrudge

2. Long and difficult journeyB1formal

   To make a long, arduous journey, often involving hardship.

   voyage long et difficile

   • The explorers trekked across the desert for months.
   • He trekked from one end of the country to the other.
   • They trekked through the jungle despite the heavy rain.

   Synonymeshikejourneymarchplodslogtraipsetramptrudge