French translation of walked is 
marchais

Meaning of "walked" in English

"Walked" is the past tense of the verb "walk," which means to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, so that one foot is always on the ground. It is a common action associated with humans and animals as they travel moderate distances on foot. Walking can serve various purposes, such as exercise, commuting, and leisure activities. The term often implies a slow or moderate pace, in contrast to running or jogging, and can also symbolize progressing or moving through life.

Meaning of "marchais" in French

In French, "marchais" is the first-person singular imperfect tense of the verb "marcher," which means "to walk." The imperfect tense is used to describe an action that was happening continuously or habitually in the past. "Marchais" conveys a sense of ongoing or repeated walking, rather than a singular event. This form can also imply a steady, leisurely pace similar to a stroll or saunter. It can refer to walking in a physical sense or metaphorically, indicating a progression or sustained movement over time.

Pronunciation of "walked" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /wɔːkt/

The pronunciation of "walked" can differ slightly depending on regional accents. In British English, it is often pronounced more closely to the phonetic transcription provided, with a noticeable "aw" sound. In American English, the 'l' is typically silent, and the vowel sound may be shorter, coming closer to a "wokt" pronunciation.

Pronunciation of "marchais" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /maʁ.ʃɛ/

In standard French, "marchais" is pronounced with a smooth, flowing sound. The "r" is pronounced in the back of the throat, typical of French phonology. Regional variations may occur, such as a softer "r" in some southern accents, or a more pronounced nasal sound depending on local speech patterns.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. She walked to the store every morning. (Elle marchait jusqu'au magasin chaque matin.)
2. He walked his dog in the park. (Il marchait son chien dans le parc.)
3. I walked along the beach at sunset. (Je marchais le long de la plage au coucher du soleil.)
4. They walked together in silence. (Ils marchaient ensemble en silence.)
5. We walked to school when we were younger. (Nous marchions à l'école quand nous étions plus jeunes.)
6. She walked confidently into the room. (Elle marchait dans la pièce avec assurance.)
7. He walked away without saying a word. (Il s'en est allé sans dire un mot.)
8. I walked through the city for hours. (Je marchais dans la ville pendant des heures.)
9. We walked slowly, enjoying the view. (Nous marchions lentement, appréciant la vue.)
10. The children walked hand in hand. (Les enfants marchaient main dans la main.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "walked" in English

Synonyms: strolled, sauntered, ambled, trekked, hiked, footslogged, promenaded, wandered, paced, trekked.

Antonyms: ran, sprinted, jogged, dashed, galloped, hurried.

Similar Words: strode, traversed, advanced, moved, roamed, perambulated.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "marchais" in French

Synonyms: déambulais, cheminais, arpentais, me promenais, me baladais.

Antonyms: courais, me précipitais.

Similar Words: progressais, avançais, me déplaçais, me rendais.

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