voyage
/vwa.jaʒ/masculine
The English phrase 'voyage' is translated into French as voyage.
voyage is a masculine noun referring to a long journey, particularly one made by ship. You can use the phrase faire un voyage to mean 'to take a trip', or être en voyage to mean 'to be on a journey'. The phrase en voyage is used to describe the state of being on a trip or traveling.
Meaning: long journey, especially by ship (noun)
Which one should you use?
While voyage typically implies a long or significant journey, the French word trajet is used when referring to a shorter distance or a specific route or leg of a journey.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because voyage is a masculine noun, any accompanying adjectives must be in the masculine form, such as in the phrase un bon voyage.
How do you pronounce it?
/vwa.jaʒ/
When do people say it?
When someone is departing, it is common to say Bon voyage! to mean 'Have a good trip!'
Did you know?
- While 'voyage' sounds like the English word for a sea journey, in modern French, it is the standard word for any kind of trip, including a quick holiday or a drive to another city.
- The French word voyage is inherited from the Old French voiage and viage, which were derived from the Latin term viāticum.
- In French, the word voyage can describe a spiritual or internal transformation, such as a voyage intérieur, rather than just physical travel.
Examples in context
- Ils partirent en voyage.They went on a voyage.This sentence shows the use of voyage to describe going on a voyage.Tatoeba #4947807 by sacredceltic, translation #306539 by Zifre
- Je te souhaite un bon voyage.Bon voyage!This sentence demonstrates how to wish someone a good trip using voyage.Tatoeba #435213 by qdii, translation #435207 by FeuDRenais
- Je vous souhaite un bon voyage.I wish you a pleasant voyage.This sentence shows a more formal way to wish someone a pleasant voyage using voyage.Tatoeba #435212 by qdii, translation #21289 by fishda
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Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are at the harbor watching a large ship leave.
- LéaLe voyage commence enfin.The voyage is finally beginning.
- HugoC'est un long voyage en mer.It is a long voyage at sea.
- LéaHugo, est-ce que tu es prêt ?Hugo, are you ready?
- HugoOui, je suis prêt pour ce voyage.Yes, I am ready for this voyage.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “voyage” translations and entries voyage, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries voyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
