chemin

[ʃəˈmæ̃]

chemin Definition

• 1. a path or way
• 2. a route or journey

Using chemin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chemin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The chemin to the top of the mountain was steep and rocky.

• Example

  She took a long chemin to get to where she is now.

• Example

  The chemin through the forest was beautiful and serene.

chemin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chemin

• path
• way
• route
• journey
• trail

Phrases with chemin

• chemin de fer

  a railway

  Example

  The chemin de fer was the fastest way to travel across the country.

• en chemin

  on the way

  Example

  En chemin to the store, she realized she had forgotten her wallet.

• faire chemin

  to make progress

  Example

  Despite the obstacles, he was determined to faire chemin in his career.

Origins of chemin

from Old French 'chemin', from Latin 'caminus', meaning 'path'

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Summary: chemin in Brief

The term 'chemin' [ʃəˈmæ̃] refers to a path, route, or journey. It can be used literally, as in 'The chemin to the top of the mountain was steep and rocky,' or figuratively, as in 'She took a long chemin to get to where she is now.' Other phrases include 'en chemin,' meaning 'on the way,' and 'faire chemin,' meaning 'to make progress.'