aller Definition
to go.
Using aller: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aller" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Je vais à l'école. (I am going to school.)
Example
Elle va au travail. (She is going to work.)
Example
Nous allons au cinéma. (We are going to the cinema.)
aller Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with aller
aller-retour
round trip
Example
Je fais un aller-retour à Paris demain. (I'm making a round trip to Paris tomorrow.)
aller simple
one-way ticket
Example
Je voudrais un aller simple pour Lyon. (I would like a one-way ticket to Lyon.)
aller voir
to go see
Example
Je vais aller voir mon ami demain. (I am going to go see my friend tomorrow.)
Origins of aller
from Old French 'al(er)', from Latin 'ad illuc', meaning 'to there'
Summary: aller in Brief
'Aller' [alɛ] is a French verb that means 'to go.' It is used in various contexts, such as daily routines, work, and leisure activities. Examples include 'Je vais à l'école.' (I am going to school.) and 'Nous allons au cinéma.' (We are going to the cinema.) Phrases like 'aller-retour' (round trip) and 'aller simple' (one-way ticket) use 'aller' to denote specific travel arrangements.
