trottoir

[troh-twahr]

trottoir Definition

a sidewalk or pavement next to a street for people to walk on.

Using trottoir: Examples

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

  • Example

    The jogger ran on the trottoir beside the busy street.

  • Example

    The shops along the trottoir were bustling with activity.

  • Example

    The city council is planning to widen the trottoir for pedestrians.

trottoir Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for trottoir

Phrases with trottoir

  • walking on the sidewalk

    Example

    She was walking on the trottoir when she saw her friend across the street.

  • underground, beneath the sidewalk

    Example

    The utility lines run under the trottoir and are accessed through manholes.

  • trottoir roulant

    moving walkway or travelator

    Example

    The airport has installed trottoirs roulants to help passengers move quickly between terminals.

Origins of trottoir

from French 'trottoir', meaning 'sidewalk'

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Summary: trottoir in Brief

'Trottoir' [troh-twahr] refers to a sidewalk or pavement next to a street for people to walk on. It is a French word that has been adopted into English. Examples of its use include 'The jogger ran on the trottoir beside the busy street.' and 'The city council is planning to widen the trottoir for pedestrians.'