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drifting on

UK
/ˈdrɪftɪŋ ɒn/
US
/ˈdrɪftɪŋ ɑn/

Translations

drift onverb

drifting on

Gerund

drifted on
Past Simple
drifted on
Past Participle
drifting on
Gerund
UK
/drɪft ɒn/
US
/drɪft ɑn/
dériverSens littéral, en parlant d’un bateau, d’un objet ou d’une personne emporté(e) lentement.
The boat began to drift on as the wind picked up.
Le bateau a commencé à dériver tandis que le vent se levait.
errerSens figuré, avec l’idée de continuer sans but ni plan précis.
He decided to drift on with his life, unsure of what he wanted to do next.
Il a décidé de continuer à errer dans sa vie, sans savoir ce qu’il voulait faire ensuite.
Synonyms
float
glide
waft
sail
wander
roam

Definitions

drift onverb
To continue moving slowly or aimlessly in a particular direction.
The boat began to drift on as the wind picked up.
To proceed without a clear purpose or plan.
He decided to drift on with his life, unsure of what he wanted to do next.
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