A1 noun Neutre #151 le plus courant

hiking

/ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/

Hiking is the activity of going for long walks in the countryside or mountains for pleasure and exercise. It is a popular outdoor sport usually done on established trails or paths in nature.

Exemples

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1

I enjoy hiking in the local forest on weekends.

I like taking long walks in the woods on Saturdays and Sundays.

2

The national park promotes hiking as a sustainable way to explore nature.

The park encourages people to walk on trails to see nature without harming it.

3

Wanna go hiking this Saturday?

Do you want to walk in the mountains this weekend?

Famille de mots

Nom
hiking
Verb
hike
Adjectif
hikeable
Apparenté
hiker
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Hike' as walking 'High'—you are often high up in the mountains when you do it.

Quiz rapide

We bought new boots because we want to go _______ in the Alps.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : hiking

Exemples

1

I enjoy hiking in the local forest on weekends.

everyday

I like taking long walks in the woods on Saturdays and Sundays.

2

The national park promotes hiking as a sustainable way to explore nature.

formal

The park encourages people to walk on trails to see nature without harming it.

3

Wanna go hiking this Saturday?

informal

Do you want to walk in the mountains this weekend?

4

Research indicates that hiking contributes to improved cardiovascular health.

academic

Studies show that walking in nature is good for the heart.

5

The corporate retreat will include a guided hiking session for all employees.

business

The business trip will have a walk in nature for the staff.

Famille de mots

Nom
hiking
Verb
hike
Adjectif
hikeable
Apparenté
hiker

Collocations courantes

go hiking to participate in the activity of hiking
hiking boots special shoes worn for walking on rough ground
hiking trail a path made for walking in nature
hiking gear equipment used for a hiking trip
mountain hiking the activity of walking up mountains

Phrases Courantes

take a hike

a rude way to tell someone to go away

go hiking

to go for a long walk in nature

hiking trip

a journey or holiday centered around hiking

Souvent confondu avec

hiking vs walking

Walking is general and can be done anywhere, while hiking specifically implies nature and elevation changes.

hiking vs trekking

Trekking is usually much more difficult and lasts for several days compared to a standard hike.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'hiking' is a gerund used as an uncountable noun to describe the activity. It is most commonly used with the verb 'go'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'make hiking' instead of the correct collocation 'go hiking'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Hike' as walking 'High'—you are often high up in the mountains when you do it.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the early 19th-century English word 'hike,' which likely originated as a dialect variation of 'hitch.'

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., hiking gear) often follows the verb 'go'
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Contexte culturel

In many Western countries, hiking is a very common recreational activity and a way to connect with the environment.

Quiz rapide

We bought new boots because we want to go _______ in the Alps.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : hiking

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