A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Is it walkable" in French
Ask if a location is within walking distance in France. Perfect for planning your urban adventures.
C'est faisable à pied ?
seh feh-ZAH-bluh ah pee-AYneutral
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Use this when you're looking at a map or asking for directions and want to know if you can reach your destination by foot. It's great for checking if a restaurant, museum, or hotel is conveniently located.
Alternatives
- On peut y aller à pied ?Slightly more casual, implies 'can we go there on foot?'
- C'est loin à pied ?Asks specifically about the distance on foot, implying it might be too far.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'pied'
The 'p' is pronounced, but the 'ied' sounds like 'ay', not 'peed'.
Forgetting 'à pied'
Just saying 'C'est faisable ?' means 'Is it doable?' generally, not specifically about walking.
A small cultural note
French cities are often very walkable, and locals appreciate when visitors try to explore on foot rather than always relying on transport.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
how to ask if place is close enough to walk
Use 'C'est faisable à pied ?' to ask if a location is within walking distance. It's a direct and polite way to inquire about pedestrian accessibility.
what does 'faisable' mean
'Faisable' means 'doable' or 'feasible'. When combined with 'à pied', it specifically asks if something is doable by walking.
is it rude to ask 'is it walkable' in french
No, asking 'C'est faisable à pied ?' is perfectly normal and polite. It's a common question when navigating a new city.
