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prowling

/ˈpraʊlɪŋ/

Translations

prowlinggerund / present participle

/ˈpraʊlɪŋ/

rôdantSe dit surtout d’un animal ou d’une personne qui se déplace furtivement, avec une nuance de menace ou de recherche.

The prowling cat moved silently through the garden, its eyes fixed on the unsuspecting bird.

Le chat rôdant se déplaçait silencieusement dans le jardin, les yeux fixés sur l’oiseau sans méfiance.

Synonyms

prowlingnoun

/ˈpraʊ.lɪŋ/

Used as an uncountable noun meaning the act of moving stealthily.

rôdageS’emploie pour l’action de se déplacer furtivement, souvent en quête de proie ou dans une intention suspecte.

Nighttime prowling is common among big cats in the savannah.

Le rôdage nocturne est courant chez les grands félins de la savane.

prowlverb

prowling

Gerund

prowled

Past Simple

prowled

Past Participle

prowling

Gerund

/praʊl/

rôderSe dit d’un déplacement furtif ou sans but précis.

The cat prowled through the garden, looking for mice.

Le chat rôdait dans le jardin à la recherche de souris.

Additional translations

errerDans le sens de se déplacer ou vagabonder discrètement, sans destination précise.

Synonyms

Definitions

prowlinggerund / present participle

Moving stealthily or restlessly, often in search of prey or something to exploit.

The prowling cat moved silently through the garden, its eyes fixed on the unsuspecting bird.

prowlingnoun

The act or practice of moving stealthily in search of prey or something to exploit.

Nighttime prowling is common among big cats in the savannah.

prowlverb

To move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey or something to steal.

The cat prowled through the garden, looking for mice.

To move or roam quietly and secretly, as in search of something.

He prowled the streets at night, hoping to find inspiration for his novel.