creep down

UK
/kriːp daʊn/
US
/krip daʊn/

Translations

creep downverb
crept down
Past Simple
crept down
Past Participle
creeping down
Gerund
UK
/kriːp daʊn/
US
/krip daʊn/
descendre furtivementSe dit d’un mouvement lent, silencieux et discret vers le bas.
The cat began to creep down the stairs, trying not to wake anyone.
Le chat a commencé à descendre furtivement les escaliers, en essayant de ne réveiller personne.
Additional translations
se glisser vers le basTourneure plus littéraire ou descriptive.
Synonyms
slip down
slide down
sneak down
crawl down
inch down

Definitions

creep downverb
To move slowly and quietly downward, often in a stealthy or cautious manner.
The cat began to creep down the stairs, trying not to wake anyone.