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prowling around

/ˈpraʊlɪŋ əˈraʊnd/

prowl aroundverb

prowling around

Gerund

prowled around

Past Simple

prowled around

Past Participle

prowling around

Gerund

/praʊl əˈraʊnd/

Translations

rôder autour deSe dit surtout d’une personne ou d’un animal qui se déplace de façon discrète ou louche.

The cat would often prowl around the neighborhood at night, looking for mice.

Le chat rôdait souvent autour du quartier la nuit, à la recherche de souris.

Additional translations

errer autour dePlus neutre, pour l’idée de déambuler sans but précis.

Definitions

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

The cat would often prowl around the neighborhood at night, looking for mice.

To wander or roam around in a stealthy or cautious manner.

He liked to prowl around the old library, searching for rare books.

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