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feeling around

/ˈfiːlɪŋ əˈraʊnd/

/ˈfilɪŋ əˈraʊnd/

Translations

feel aroundverb

feeling around

Gerund

felt around

Past Simple

felt around

Past Participle

feeling around

Gerund

/fiːl əˈraʊnd/

/fil əˈraʊnd/

tâtonnerEn cherchant à l’aveugle, par le toucher.

She felt around in her bag for her keys in the dark hallway.

Elle a tâtonné dans son sac à la recherche de ses clés dans le couloir obscur.

Additional translations

tâtonnerAu sens figuré, en cherchant de façon hésitante ou prudente.

Synonyms

feel aroundverb

To search for something by using one's sense of touch, often in the dark or without being able to see.

She felt around in her bag for her keys in the dark hallway.

To explore or investigate a situation or environment in an uncertain or tentative manner.

He felt around for the right words to express his feelings during the meeting.