What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
visiter
Example
I want to visit the Eiffel Tower when I go to Paris. [visiter: verb]
Example
We visited several museums during our trip to New York. [visited: past tense]
Example
I'm planning to visit my grandparents next weekend. [visit: present tense]
tour
Example
We took a tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris. [tour: noun]
Example
I went on a tour of Italy last summer. [tour: noun]
Example
The band is currently on a world tour. [tour: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Visiter is more commonly used in French than tour, which is more commonly used in English. However, both words are widely used in their respective languages and are important for ESL learners to know.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between visiter and tour?
Tour can have a more formal or organized connotation, making it suitable for use in formal contexts such as business or academic settings. Visiter, on the other hand, can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the situation.
