tyrolienne
/ti.ʁɔ.ljɛn/
The English phrase "zipline" is translated into French as tyrolienne.
Meaning: pulley suspended on a cable (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the term le parcours de tyroliennes may be used to refer to zipline courses.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of tyrolienne is tyroliennes.
How do you pronounce it?
tyrolienne is pronounced /ti.ʁɔ.ljɛn/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- While English uses the word 'zip' to describe the sound, the French tyrolienne focuses on the geographical origin rather than the sound of the pulley.
- In the Alps, tyroliennes were originally used as essential transport for people and supplies across deep gorges before they became tourist attractions.
- The term tyrolienne is used across many French-speaking countries, from France to Senegal, even in places with no mountains or valleys.
Examples in context
- La tyrolienne est très rapide.The zipline is very fast.
- Il faut vérifier la tyrolienne avant de partir.You must check the zipline before leaving.
- Elle a peur de descendre la tyrolienne.She is afraid of going down the zipline.
Example conversation
Two friends are at an adventure park.
- ChloéTu veux essayer la tyrolienne, Gabriel ?Do you want to try the zipline, Gabriel?
- GabrielOui, la tyrolienne a l'air géniale !Yes, the zipline looks great!
- ChloéAttends, je dois mettre mon harnais.Wait, I have to put on my harness.
- GabrielD'accord, je t'attends en bas.Okay, I'll wait for you at the bottom.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “zipline” translations and entries tyrolienne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
