walkabout

A noun referring to a walking trip or tour, a public stroll by a celebrity to meet people informally, or a nomadic excursion into the bush made by an Aborigine.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant une promenade à pied ou une tournée, une sortie publique d'une célébrité pour rencontrer informellement des gens, ou une expédition nomade dans le bush effectuée par un Aborigène.

1. Walking trip or tour B1 informal

   A journey or excursion on foot, often for leisure or exploration.

   • They went on a walkabout through the old town.
   • Her walkabout in the countryside lasted all afternoon.
   • The tourists enjoyed a guided walkabout of the historic district.

   🇫🇷Randonnée pédestre

   Synonymes: excursionhikeoutingramblesaunterstrolltourtrekwalkwander

2. Public stroll by a celebrity B2 formal

   An informal walk among the public by a famous person, such as a royal or politician, to interact with people.

   • The prince went on a walkabout to greet the crowd.
   • After the ceremony, the actor did a walkabout to meet fans.
   • The mayor's walkabout through the market was well-received.

   🇫🇷Bain de foule

3. Aboriginal nomadic journey C1 formal australian

   A temporary nomadic journey into the Australian bush, traditionally undertaken by Aboriginal people as part of their cultural or spiritual practice.

   • The elder spoke about his walkabout in the outback.
   • During his walkabout, he connected with the land and ancestors.
   • Walkabouts are a significant tradition in Aboriginal culture.

   🇫🇷marche traditionnelle aborigène

• walkabouts plural form
• walkabouts' possessive plural form
• walkabout's possessive singular form