aller et venir

French

Etymology

Literally, “to go and come.” Compare English come and go.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.le e v(ə).niʁ/
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Verb

aller et venir

  1. to walk back and forth
    Hyponym: faire les cent pas

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