balader

Senses

1. 1.

   to take for a walk; to take around

   to lead or guide someone on a casual stroll or outing

2. 2.

   to carry or lug around

   to transport or move something from place to place casually

3. 3.

   to send someone packing; to get rid of

   colloquial: to dismiss or send away abruptly

Examples

• "Elle aime balader son chien le soir."

  She likes to take her dog for a walk in the evening.

• "Je dois balader mes affaires partout avec moi."

  I have to carry my stuff around everywhere with me.

• "Il l'a envoyé balader sans explications."

  He sent him packing without any explanations.

Usage

Informal and colloquial register. The reflexive form *se balader* is very common, meaning "to go for a walk/stroll" or "to go around." Common with *promenade* as a synonym for the walking sense. The third sense (to dismiss) is particularly slang.