staggering

UK
/ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
US
/ˈstæɡɚɪŋ/
staggeringadjective
more staggering
Comp.
most staggering
Super.
UK
/ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
US
/ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
Translations
stupéfiantS'emploie pour exprimer quelque chose de si grand, choquant ou surprenant qu'il est difficile à croire.
The staggering cost of the new stadium left many taxpayers in disbelief.
Le coût stupéfiant du nouveau stade a laissé de nombreux contribuables incrédules.
Additional translations
sidérantPlus littéraire; met l'accent sur le caractère impressionnant ou bouleversant.
Definitions
So great, shocking, or surprising that it is difficult to believe.
The staggering cost of the new stadium left many taxpayers in disbelief.
staggerverb

staggering

ing-form

staggered
Past Simple
staggered
Past Participle
staggering
ing-form
UK
/ˈstæɡə/
US
/ˈstæɡɚ/
Translations
After drinking too much, he began to stagger down the street.
Après avoir trop bu, il a commencé à tituber dans la rue.
échelonnerPour des événements, des paiements ou des lancements.
The company decided to stagger the release of the new products over several months.
L’entreprise a décidé d’échelonner la sortie des nouveaux produits sur plusieurs mois.
Additional translations
Definitions
To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
After drinking too much, he began to stagger down the street.
To arrange events, payments, or other things so that they do not occur at the same time.
The company decided to stagger the release of the new products over several months.
To shock or surprise someone very much.
The news of his sudden resignation staggered everyone in the office.
staggernoun
Definitions
An unsteady or swaying movement or walk.
After the long hike, his legs were weak, and he walked with a noticeable stagger.
An arrangement of objects or a scheduling of events so that they are offset from one another rather than occurring or lining up at the same point.
To avoid congestion, the runners started in a stagger, leaving the line at thirty-second intervals.