drift down

UK
/drɪft daʊn/
US
/drɪft daʊn/

Translations

drift downverb
drifted down
Past Simple
drifted down
Past Participle
drifting down
Gerund
UK
/drɪft daʊn/
US
/drɪft daʊn/
retomberEn parlant d’éléments légers qui tombent lentement sous l’effet de la gravité ou du vent.
The autumn leaves began to drift down from the trees, covering the ground in a colorful blanket.
Les feuilles d’automne ont commencé à retomber des arbres, recouvrant le sol d’un tapis coloré.
Additional translations
descendre lentementTraduction plus générale, pour un mouvement progressif vers le bas.
Synonyms
float down
glide down
waft down
sink down

Definitions

drift downverb
To move slowly and gradually downward, often due to the influence of gravity or air currents.
The autumn leaves began to drift down from the trees, covering the ground in a colorful blanket.