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light-footed

Translations

light-footedadjective
more light-footed
Comp.
most light-footed
Super.
Used predicatively and attributively to describe nimble, swift motion; no verb 'light-foot' in modern use, so treated solely as a simple qualitative adjective.
léger sur ses piedsSe dit d’une personne ou d’un animal qui se déplace avec souplesse et rapidité.
The cat was surprisingly light-footed as it padded across the windowsill.
Le chat était étonnamment léger sur ses pieds tandis qu’il avançait sur le rebord de la fenêtre.
Additional translations
agileAu figuré, pour une action, une pensée ou une réaction rapide et souple.

Definitions

light-footedadjective
Able to move lightly and quickly; nimble.
The cat was surprisingly light-footed as it padded across the windowsill.
Figuratively, quick or agile in action, thought, or response.
Their marketing team remained light-footed in adapting to sudden changes in consumer trends.
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