exploration
/ɛk.splɔ.ʁa.sjɔ̃/
The English phrase "exploring" can be translated into French as exploration.
The term exploration refers to the act of traveling through an unfamiliar area to learn about it.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun exploration is derived from the French verb explorer, which means "to explore".
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ɛk.splɔ.ʁa.sjɔ̃/ and consists of 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French, the word exploration is often used in a medical context to describe a physical examination of a body cavity, such as an exploration chirurgicale during surgery.
- The word exploration comes from the Latin explōrātiō, which originally meant the act of scouting or searching for an enemy.
- While exploration is the direct equivalent, if you are 'exploring' a new city on foot, a French person is more likely to say they are flâner, a term for wandering aimlessly.
Examples in context
- Je souhaite découvrir de nouveaux endroitsI want to explore new places
- Les chercheurs explorent de nouvelles possibilitésThe researchers are exploring new possibilities
- J'aimerais partir à l'aventure dans la forêtI'd like to go exploring in the forest
- J'adore découvrir de nouveaux paysages lors de mes voyages.I love exploring new landscapes during my travels.
- Partons à l'aventure et faisons des découvertes inoubliablesLet's go exploring and make unforgettable discoveries
- L'exploration de la forêt était passionnante.The exploration of the forest was exciting.
- Ils ont commencé l'exploration de la grotte.They started the exploration of the cave.
- L'exploration de nouvelles villes est mon hobby.Exploring new cities is my hobby.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are planning a trip to a new city.
- NathanOn commence par l'exploration du centre-ville ?Shall we start by exploring the city center?
- EmmaOui, c'est une excellente idée, Nathan.Yes, that is a great idea, Nathan.
- NathanOn peut louer des vélos pour cela.We can rent bikes for that.
- EmmaParfait, j'ai hâte de découvrir le quartier.Perfect, I can't wait to discover the neighborhood.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry exploration, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries exploration, CC BY-SA 4.0.
