French Word · Intermediate

flâner

to wander aimlessly

Pronunciation: flah-NAY

Meaning

To stroll without purpose, soaking in the surroundings — a very Parisian pastime.

Example

On a flâné dans le Marais toute l'après-midi.

We wandered around the Marais all afternoon.

Synonyms

se promener, déambuler

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