safari
/sa.fa.ʁi/masculine
The French word for a trip into an undeveloped area is safari.
Depending on the context, it can also refer to the Safari web browser. In more formal settings, specifically when referring to a photographic safari, you might use the term Chasse photographique.
Meaning: a trip into any undeveloped area (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun safari is masculine and is preceded by the masculine article le (le safari).
How do you pronounce it?
/sa.fa.ʁi/
Did you know?
- While 'safari' is used in French, it is essentially a loanword that arrived via Swahili. It traces its roots back to the Arabic word safar, which means 'journey' or 'travel'.
- In the world of French fashion, a safari is not just a trip but a style of clothing. The veste safari is a iconic garment known for having four pockets and a waist belt.
- If you tell a French speaker you are going on a safari to hunt animals, you may be misunderstood. For actual hunting, they use the term partie de chasse.
Examples in context
- Nous avons fait le safari avec une voiture de location.We went on safari with a hire car.This sentence shows how to use safari in the context of a trip using a hire car.Tatoeba #3669955 by sacredceltic, translation #3671031 by speedwell
- Apple, le géant de l’informatique, a annoncé aujourd’hui que la dernière version de Safari ne suivra plus les activités de navigation Web des utilisateurs.Apple, the computer giant, announced today that Safari’s latest version will no longer track user browsing.This sentence shows how safari is used to refer to the web browser.Tatoeba #8312829 by marioo, translation #8312830 by marioo
- Je prévois de faire un safari en Afrique l'année prochaine.I plan on going on a safari in Africa next year.
- Nous avons passé un séjour incroyable lors de notre safari en Tanzanie.We had an incredible experience during our safari in Tanzania.
- Le safari a commencé à l'aube.The safari began at dawn.
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a trip to Africa.
- LucasTu veux faire un safari en Afrique ?Do you want to go on a safari in Africa?
- EmmaOui, j'aimerais beaucoup voir les lions.Yes, I would really love to see the lions.
- LucasEmma, c'est une idée magnifique !Emma, that is a magnificent idea!
- EmmaOn commence à préparer les sacs ?Shall we start packing the bags?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “safari” translations and entries safari, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries safari, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
