Collocations for “voyageurs

(noun) A trader, particularly in furs, who worked (and explored) in the area of Canada and the northern United States from the 16th to early 19th centuries; they were often of Quebecois extraction.

Below are words that naturally pair with “voyageurs in English, drawn from Google Books Ngrams data. Collocations are words that habitually appear together — learning them helps you write and speak more naturally.

Words After “Voyageurs

e.g. “voyageurs .”, “voyageurs and

30 words
Words Before “Voyageurs

e.g. “the voyageurs”, “canadian voyageurs

31 words

How to Use Collocations

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  • Purple pills show words that come before “voyageurs” — e.g. “the voyageurs”.
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  • ESL tip: Collocations sound more natural than individually correct words — native speakers use these pairings instinctively.

Frequently Asked Questions

What words commonly follow "voyageurs"?

Words that frequently follow "voyageurs" include ., and, were, national, who. These pairings are ranked by how often they appear together in published English text.

What words commonly come before "voyageurs"?

Words that frequently precede "voyageurs" include the, canadian, and, des, les. These are common word pairings found in real English writing.

What is a collocation in English?

A collocation is a pair or group of words that are habitually used together in natural language. For example, "make" collocates with "decision" (not "do a decision"). Learning collocations helps you write and speak more naturally.

How can I use "voyageurs" collocations in writing?

Use collocations to sound more natural. Instead of guessing what word follows "voyageurs", use common pairings like "voyageurs ." or "voyageurs and". These appear frequently in real English text.