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Sidewalk

ˈsaɪdˌwɔk
Très Commun
~ 1600
~ 1600, Très Commun
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A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road., A raised or elevated platform along the side of a building, typically made of concrete.

Sidewalk - Significations

A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road.

Exemple: She walked along the sidewalk to get to the store.
Utilisation: formalContexte: urban environments, city planning
Note: Commonly used in American English, also known as 'pavement' in British English.

A raised or elevated platform along the side of a building, typically made of concrete.

Exemple: The café had outdoor seating on the sidewalk.
Utilisation: informalContexte: describing outdoor seating areas, café culture
Note: In this context, 'sidewalk' refers to a specific area for seating outside a building.

Les synonymes de Sidewalk

pavement

Pavement refers to a hard surface, usually made of concrete or asphalt, along the side of a road or street for people to walk on.
Exemple: She walked along the pavement to get to the store.
Note: Pavement is a common synonym for sidewalk and is widely used in British English.

footpath

A footpath is a path for pedestrians, usually separate from the road for walking or running.
Exemple: The footpath was lined with beautiful trees.
Note: Footpath is often used in rural or natural settings, whereas sidewalk is more commonly used in urban areas.

walkway

A walkway is a path or passage for walking, often designed for pedestrians and separated from vehicular traffic.
Exemple: The walkway was well-lit and safe for nighttime strolls.
Note: Walkway can refer to any designated path for walking, including indoor passages, whereas sidewalk specifically refers to outdoor paths.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Sidewalk

Hit the pavement

This phrase means to start walking or begin a journey, especially in search of work or opportunities.
Exemple: After college, he was ready to hit the pavement and start his career.
Note: While 'sidewalk' refers to a paved path along the side of a road, 'hit the pavement' figuratively means to take action or start moving forward in a purposeful manner.

Pound the pavement

To pound the pavement means to walk the streets or sidewalks in search of something, usually work or opportunities.
Exemple: She spent months pounding the pavement looking for a new job.
Note: Similar to 'hit the pavement,' this idiom emphasizes the act of actively seeking opportunities or work by walking on the pavement.

On the sidewalk

This phrase simply refers to being physically located on the paved path next to the road.
Exemple: The kids were playing hopscotch on the sidewalk.
Note: Unlike the idiomatic expressions above, 'on the sidewalk' is a straightforward description of physical location rather than a metaphor or figure of speech.

Sidewalk superintendent

A sidewalk superintendent is someone who stands around and watches others work, often giving unwanted advice or commentary.
Exemple: He always acts like a sidewalk superintendent, giving advice but never actually doing any work himself.
Note: In this idiom, 'sidewalk' is used metaphorically to convey the idea of observing from the sidelines rather than actively participating.

Sidewalk quarterback

Similar to a sidewalk superintendent, a sidewalk quarterback is someone who critiques or offers opinions on how a situation should be handled, especially in sports, without actually participating.
Exemple: He's just a sidewalk quarterback, always criticizing the players but never trying it himself.
Note: In this case, 'sidewalk' is used to suggest that the person is giving advice or judgment from the sidelines without being directly involved in the action.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Sidewalk

Sidewalk Cafe

Refers to a cafe with outdoor seating on the sidewalk.
Exemple: Let's grab a coffee at the sidewalk cafe.
Note: Originally means a cafe beside a sidewalk where customers can sit outside.

Concrete Jungle

Describes the urban environment or cityscape, often with a negative connotation due to its harshness and lack of nature.
Exemple: I love walking the concrete jungle of the city streets.
Note: While 'sidewalk' refers to the paved walkway next to roads, 'concrete jungle' symbolizes the harsh, crowded, and impersonal aspects of urban life.

Sidewalk Sale

Event where stores display merchandise for sale directly on the sidewalk outside their shops.
Exemple: There's a big sidewalk sale at the mall this weekend.
Note: In this context, 'sale' happening on the 'sidewalk' is different from a regular indoor store sale.

Sidewalk Chalk

Colored chalk sticks used for drawing pictures and designs on sidewalks or pavement.
Exemple: The kids are drawing with sidewalk chalk in the driveway.
Note: It signifies a specific type of chalk that is intended for outdoor use on pavements.

Sidewalk - Exemples

The children were playing hopscotch on the sidewalk.
The city is planning to repair the broken sidewalk.
The pedestrian was walking on the sidewalk when a car suddenly swerved onto it.

Grammaire de Sidewalk

Sidewalk - Nom (Noun) / Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemme: sidewalk
Conjugaisons
Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): sidewalks
Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): sidewalk
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
sidewalk contient 2 syllabes: side • walk
Transcription phonétique: ˈsīd-ˌwȯk
side walk , ˈsīd ˌwȯk (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Sidewalk - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.
sidewalk: ~ 1600 (Très Commun).
Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.