meander

UK
/miˈændə/
US
/miˈændɚ/

Translations

meandernoun
meanders
pl
UK
/miˈændə/
US
/miˈændɚ/
The river's meander created a beautiful landscape that attracted many tourists.
Le méandre de la rivière a créé un paysage magnifique qui a attiré de nombreux touristes.
méandreEn archéologie et en art antique, motif ornemental en lignes entrelacées ou sinueuses.
The vase was decorated with a classic Greek meander around its rim.
Le vase était décoré d'un méandre grec classique autour de son bord.
déambulationMarche sans but précis.
We took a meander through the old town, enjoying the historic architecture.
Nous avons fait une déambulation dans la vieille ville, en admirant l'architecture historique.
meanderverb
meandered
Past Simple
meandered
Past Participle
meandering
Gerund
UK
/miˈændə/
US
/miˈændɚ/
déambulerSe promener sans destination précise.
We spent the afternoon meandering through the old town, exploring its narrow streets.
Nous avons passé l'après-midi à déambuler dans la vieille ville, en explorant ses ruelles étroites.
divaguerS'emploie surtout pour un discours, une discussion ou une pensée qui s'égare.
The conversation meandered from topic to topic without any clear focus.
La conversation a divagué d'un sujet à l'autre sans véritable fil conducteur.
The river meanders through the valley, creating a picturesque landscape.
La rivière sinue à travers la vallée, créant un paysage pittoresque.
meanderadjective
more meander
Comp.
most meander
Super.
UK
/miˈændə/
US
/miˈændɚ/
Used attributively to qualify nouns, e.g. 'meander pattern'.
The trail led the hikers along a meander path by the riverbank.
Le sentier conduisait les randonneurs le long d'un chemin sinueux au bord de la rivière.

Definitions

meandernoun
A winding curve or bend in a river or road.
The river's meander created a beautiful landscape that attracted many tourists.
An aimless or leisurely walk or journey.
We took a meander through the old town, enjoying the historic architecture.
An ornamental pattern of interlocking or winding lines, especially in ancient Greek design.
The vase was decorated with a classic Greek meander around its rim.
meanderverb
To follow a winding or indirect course.
The river meanders through the valley, creating a picturesque landscape.
To wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination.
We spent the afternoon meandering through the old town, exploring its narrow streets.
To proceed in a convoluted or undirected fashion.
The conversation meandered from topic to topic without any clear focus.
meanderadjective
Having or characterized by a winding course or form.
The trail led the hikers along a meander path by the riverbank.