This is the 1529th most frequent French word.
foulée
The French word "foulée" means "stride" or "step" in English, often referring to the length or manner of a movement in walking or running.
Here, 'foulée' is used figuratively to mean 'momentum' or 'following something.'
Dans la foulée de son succès, elle a lancé une nouvelle entreprise.
Following her success, she started a new company.
In this sentence, 'foulée' refers to the physical stride or step taken during running.
L’athlète a amélioré sa foulée pour courir plus vite.
The athlete improved his stride to run faster.
Here, 'foulée' indicates an individual step or movement made while walking or hiking.