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drifting along

UK
/ˈdrɪftɪŋ əˈlɒŋ/
US
/ˈdrɪftɪŋ əˈlɔŋ/

Translations

drift alongverb

drifting along

Gerund

drifted along
Past Simple
drifted along
Past Participle
drifting along
Gerund
UK
/drɪft əˈlɒŋ/
US
/drɪft əˈlɔŋ/
vivoterSe dit d’une existence sans but ni projet clair, de façon passive ou désorganisée.
After college, he drifted along for a few years before finding a stable job.
Après l’université, il a vivoté quelques années avant de trouver un emploi stable.
dériverSe dit d’un mouvement lent et sans direction précise, sous l’effet du courant ou d’une force extérieure.
The boat drifted along the river all afternoon.
Le bateau a dérivé le long de la rivière tout l’après-midi.
Additional translations
aller à la dériveEmploi plus figuré, avec l’idée d’absence de direction ou d’objectif.
Synonyms
meander
roam
wander
waft
glide
float

Definitions

drift alongverb
To move or float smoothly and slowly without a clear direction or purpose.
He spent the summer drifting along the coast, enjoying the peaceful scenery.
To live or continue without a clear plan or goal, often in a relaxed or aimless manner.
After college, she drifted along for a few years, taking odd jobs and traveling.
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