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slumbering
UK
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌmbɚɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
Used as a participial adjective; more precise than generic ADJECTIVE.
The slumbering cat lay peacefully on the windowsill, undisturbed by the noise outside.
Le chat endormi était allongé paisiblement sur le rebord de la fenêtre, sans être dérangé par le bruit dehors.
UK
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌmbɚɪŋ/
Gerundial use referring to the act or state of sleeping.
His gentle slumbering was broken by the ringing alarm clock.
Son sommeil paisible fut interrompu par la sonnerie du réveil.
slumbering
Gerund
slumbered
Past Simple
slumbered
Past Participle
slumbering
Gerund
UK
/ˈslʌmbə/
US
/ˈslʌmbɚ/
After a long day at work, she slumbered on the couch until dinner was ready.
Après une longue journée de travail, elle a somnolé sur le canapé jusqu’à ce que le dîner soit prêt.
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The slumbering cat lay peacefully on the windowsill, undisturbed by the noise outside.
The slumbering volcano had not erupted in over a century, but scientists continued to monitor it closely.
His gentle slumbering was broken by the ringing alarm clock.
After a long day at work, she slumbered on the couch until dinner was ready.
Important legislation slumbered in committee for months.