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hovering

UK
/ˈhɒvərɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
hovering around
hovering over

Translations

hoveringadjective
more hovering
Comp.
most hovering
Super.
UK
/ˈhʌv.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌv.ɚ.ɪŋ/
en vol stationnairePour un aéronef restant quasi immobile dans l'air.
The hovering helicopter made a loud noise as it stayed above the field.
L'hélicoptère en vol stationnaire faisait un bruit assourdissant au-dessus du champ.
Additional translations
en suspensAu figuré, pour un état incertain ou indécis.
Synonyms
suspended
floating
levitating
aloft
stationary
poised
hovered
lingering
hesitating
tentative
wavering
vacillating
uncertain
pending
imminent
looming
hoveringnoun
hoverings
pl
UK
/ˈhɒv.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌv.ɚ.ɪŋ/
vol stationnaireTerme d'aviation.
Helicopter pilots need great skill to maintain a steady hovering.
Les pilotes d'hélicoptère ont besoin d'une grande habileté pour maintenir un vol stationnaire stable.
Synonyms
hover
suspension
floating
levitation
lingering
poise
stasis
hoververb

hovering

Gerund

hovered
Past Simple
hovered
Past Participle
hovering
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɒvə/
US
/ˈhʌvər/
voler en stationnaire
The helicopter hovered over the landing pad before touching down.
L’hélicoptère a volé en stationnaire au-dessus de la zone d’atterrissage avant de se poser.
oscillerSens figuré : rester entre deux possibilités sans se décider.
The decision hovered between approval and rejection for several days.
La décision a oscillé entre l’approbation et le rejet pendant plusieurs jours.
survolerInformatique.
Hover over the icon to see more information.
Survolez l’icône pour voir plus d’informations.
Additional translations
rôderS’emploie pour l’idée de rester près de quelqu’un ou de quelque chose d’une manière un peu vague ou insistante.
Synonyms
linger
drift
float
waft
hang
suspend
glide

Definitions

hoveringadjective
Remaining in one place in the air.
The hovering helicopter made a loud noise as it stayed above the field.
Remaining in an uncertain or undecided state.
She was in a hovering state of indecision about whether to accept the job offer.
hoveringnoun
The action or state of remaining suspended in one place in the air.
Helicopter pilots need great skill to maintain a steady hovering.
hoververb
To remain in one place in the air.
The helicopter hovered over the landing pad before touching down.
To remain in an uncertain or undecided state.
The decision hovered between approval and rejection for several days.
To linger close at hand in an uncertain manner.
The waiter hovered near the table, ready to take their order.
To position a mouse pointer over an onscreen element without clicking.
Hover over the icon to see more information.
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