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How to Say ‘On this path’ in French

Sur ce chemin

surr suh shuh-mahn

[surr suh shuh-mahn]

💬 Usage Tip: The word 'chemin' (path) can also metaphorically mean life path or journey.

🇫🇷 In France: France's scenic routes and hiking paths are renowned, symbolizing both physical and metaphorical journeys.

Phrase Breakdown

Sur

[surr]

On

Used to indicate position on a surface or line and in this phrase refers to 'on the path'.

Example

Sur le chemin de la vie, les défis ne manquent pas.

On the path of life, challenges are plenty.

ce

[suh]

this

A determiner used to identify a specific object or path in this case.

Example

Je prends ce chemin chaque matin.

I take this path every morning.

chemin

[shuh-mahn]

path

A way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading.

Example

Le chemin de randonnée est difficile.

The hiking path is difficult.

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