How to Say ‘To skate slowly / calmly’ in French
Rouler tranquillement
roo-LAY trahn-kee-yuh-MAHN
[roo-LAY trahn-kee-yuh-MAHN]
💬 Usage Tip: « Rouler » means to roll / skate, and « tranquillement » means calmly, quietly, at an easy pace. Nice cozy word!
🇫🇷 In France: This matches a very French leisure-sport attitude: enjoying the moment, not always chasing performance.
Phrase Breakdown
Rouler
[roo-LAY]
to skate / to roll
Literally means to roll; with skates it means to skate or move along.
J'aime rouler tranquillement au bord du lac.
I like to skate calmly by the lake.
tranquillement
[trahn-kee-yuh-MAHN]
calmly
Means calmly, quietly, or at an easy pace.
Je préfère rouler tranquillement en ville.
I prefer to skate calmly in the city.
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