Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-pied
Adverb
/əˈpiːd/
Definition
A-pied refers to the act of being on foot or walking, particularly in a context that contrasts with riding or using some form of transport.
Examples
- After a long day of hiking, we finally arrived a-pied at the campsite.
- She decided to explore the city a-pied rather than taking a taxi.
- The kids loved running a-pied through the park on a sunny afternoon.
Meaning
The term originates from the French ‘à pied’, which translates to ‘on foot’. It is used to describe the mode of travel that involves walking.
Synonyms
- Walking
- On foot
- By foot
