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floundering

/ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/

/ˈflaʊndɚɪŋ/

Translations

flounderingadjective

more floundering

Comp.

most floundering

Super.

/ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/

qui pataugeFamilier, surtout au sens figuré.

The floundering student couldn't keep up with the fast-paced lecture.

L'étudiant qui pataugeait ne pouvait pas suivre le cours au rythme rapide.

Synonyms

flounderingnoun

flounderings

/ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/

Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun; pluralized rarely.

enlisementSurtout au sens figuré : situation de difficulté ou de stagnation.

After months of floundering, the project was finally cancelled.

Après des mois d'enlisement, le projet a finalement été annulé.

Synonyms

flounderverb

floundering

Gerund

floundered

Past Simple

floundered

Past Participle

floundering

Gerund

/ˈflaʊndə/

/ˈflaʊndɚ/

se débattreSe dit d’un effort maladroit et pénible, notamment dans l’eau ou la boue.

The dog floundered in the deep snow, trying to find its way back to the path.

Le chien se débattait dans la neige profonde, essayant de retrouver le chemin du sentier.

être en difficultéS’emploie pour une situation grave ou une activité qui se dégrade.

The company began to flounder after the loss of its biggest client.

L’entreprise a commencé à être en difficulté après la perte de son plus gros client.

pataugerAu sens figuré: être embrouillé, manquer de clarté ou d’assurance.

She floundered during the interview, unable to answer the questions confidently.

Elle a pataugé pendant l’entretien, incapable de répondre aux questions avec assurance.

Synonyms

Definitions

flounderingadjective

Struggling or having difficulty in a situation, often appearing confused or uncertain.

The floundering student couldn't keep up with the fast-paced lecture.

flounderingnoun

The act or state of struggling or making little progress; an instance of such difficulty.

After months of floundering, the project was finally cancelled.

flounderverb

To struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily in water or mud.

The dog floundered in the deep snow, trying to find its way back to the path.

To struggle mentally; show or feel great confusion.

She floundered during the interview, unable to answer the questions confidently.

To be in serious difficulty.

The company began to flounder after the loss of its biggest client.