How do you say "I like to skate calmly." in French?

"I like to skate calmly." in French is "J'aime rouler tranquillement.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘I like to skate calmly.’ in French

Q: What does "J'aime rouler tranquillement." mean in English?

"J'aime rouler tranquillement." means "I like to skate calmly." in English. Usage tip: After « aimer », French uses the infinitive: « j'aime rouler ». Easy grammar pattern to reuse: « j'aime patiner », « j'aime courir ».

J'aime rouler tranquillement.

zh em roo-LAY trahn-kee-yuh-MAHN

[zh em roo-LAY trahn-kee-yuh-MAHN]

💬 Usage Tip: After « aimer », French uses the infinitive: « j'aime rouler ». Easy grammar pattern to reuse: « j'aime patiner », « j'aime courir ».

🇫🇷 In France: Saying you prefer a relaxed pace sounds perfectly normal in France—especially for outdoor hobbies.

Phrase Breakdown

zh em

I like

Expresses preference or enjoyment.

Example

J'aime le chocolat.

I like chocolate.

Words in this phrase

[zh]

Shortened form of je before a vowel.

Example

J' aime rouler le matin quand il fait beau.

I like skating in the morning when the weather is nice.

aime

[em]

Verb meaning like or love.

Example

J'aime rouler tranquillement avec mes amis.

I like to skate calmly with my friends.

Rouler tranquillement

roo-LAY trahn-kee-yuh-MAHN

To skate/ride calmly

Means doing the activity in a relaxed, unhurried way.

Example

J'aime marcher tranquillement.

I like walking calmly.

Words in this phrase

rouler

[roo-LAY]

to skate / to roll

Literally to roll; commonly used for skating movement.

Example

J'aime rouler en ligne sur une piste cyclable.

I like to skate inline on a bike path.

tranquillement

[trahn-kee-yuh-MAHN]

calmly

At a relaxed and easy pace.

Example

Je roule tranquillement pour profiter du trajet.

I skate calmly to enjoy the ride.

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