How to Say ‘To ride / to roll’ in French
Rouler
roo-lay
[roo-lay]
💬 Usage Tip: "Rouler" literally means "to roll," so it fits perfectly for skating, biking, or anything with wheels. For inline skating, French speakers also say "faire du roller."
🇫🇷 In France: In France, "roller" usually means inline skating in everyday speech. Yes, it's an English-looking word used the French way!
Phrase Breakdown
Rouler
[roo-lay]
to skate / to roll
verb used for moving on wheels, especially in skating contexts
En roller, « Rouler » veut dire avancer sur ses roues.
In inline skating, "Rouler" means to move forward on your wheels.
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