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hit the road in French

hit the road in French is prendre la route, mettre les voiles.

hit the road in French

prendre la route

verb

(slang, idiomatic) To begin traveling in an automobile or other road vehicle.

mettre les voiles

verb

(slang, idiomatic) To leave a place; to go away.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hit the road" in French?

"hit the road" in French is prendre la route, mettre les voiles.

Are there other ways to say "hit the road" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "hit the road": prendre la route, mettre les voiles.

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