French · Everyday Verbs
"to travel" in French: voyager
voyager
To travel in French is voyager. Je voyage means I travel / I'm traveling. Un voyage is a trip; the verb focuses on the activity of traveling.
Dreams
Je veux voyager en Asie l'année prochaine.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce voyager
Say it
vwa-ya-ZHAY
/vwa.ja.ʒe/
Voyager: vwa-ya-ZHAY. Oy like "wa"; g soft before e. Je voyage: vwa-YAZH.
"to travel" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| voyager | to travel Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| je voyage | I travel Present. | Present. |
| nous voyageons | we travel Note the e before o. | Note the e before o. |
| aimer voyager | to like traveling Common pairing. | Common pairing. |
| voyager léger | to travel light Packing advice. | Packing advice. |
How to use voyager in real life
- 1Dreams
Je veux voyager en Asie l'année prochaine.
I want to travel in Asia next year.
Infinitive after veux.
- 2Lifestyle
Elle voyage souvent pour le travail.
She travels often for work.
Voyage = elle.
- 3Friends
On voyage moins cher hors saison.
We travel more cheaply off-season.
On voyage.
Mistakes English speakers make with voyager
Incorrect: Nous voyagons.
Correct: Nous voyageons.
Keep e before -ons so g stays soft.
Incorrect: Je travel beaucoup.
Correct: Je voyage beaucoup.
Use voyager.
Good to know
August travel crushes roads and trains as France holidays. Booking early for TGV seats is normal. Voyager can mean far-flung trips or just getting around for work.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning summer plans
ChatPal
Tu voyages où cet été ?
Where are you traveling this summer?
You
Je voyage au Portugal, je pense.
I'm traveling to Portugal, I think.
ChatPal
Super. Tu voyages seul ?
Nice. Are you traveling alone?
You
Avec deux amis. Et toi ?
With two friends. You?
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FAQ
Common questions about "to travel" in French
How do I say I travel?
Je voyage.
Why voyageons with an e?
To keep the g soft before o.
Travel vs trip noun?
Verb voyager; noun un voyage.
Pronunciation?
Vwa-ya-ZHAY.
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