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stepping

/ˈstɛpɪŋ/

stepping around

Translations

steppingnoun

marcheAction de lever et de poser le pied en marchant, courant ou dansant.

Correct stepping is essential in ballet training.

Une bonne marche est essentielle dans l'entraînement au ballet.

Additional translations

steppingDanse rythmique afro-américaine ; emprunt lexical.

Synonyms

steppinggerund / present participle

/ˈstɛpɪŋ/

Used attributively to modify nouns such as "stone", "motor", etc.

de guéSe dit surtout de pierres ou d'éléments permettant de traverser ou de marcher.

They crossed the stream on the old stepping stones.

Ils ont traversé le ruisseau sur les anciennes pierres de gué.

Synonyms

stepverb

stepping

Gerund

stepped

Past Simple

stepped

Past Participle

stepping

Gerund

/stɛp/

marcher

She stepped carefully over the puddle.

Elle a marché prudemment par-dessus la flaque.

Additional translations

arpenterQuand il s'agit de mesurer une distance en comptant ses pas.

piétinerQuand le pied appuie ou se pose sur quelque chose.

Synonyms

Definitions

steppingnoun

The continuous action or process of lifting and placing the foot in walking, running, or dancing.

Correct stepping is essential in ballet training.

A percussive dance style in which performers use their bodies to create complex rhythms and sounds.

Stepping originated in African-American fraternities and sororities.

steppinggerund / present participle

Designed for, used in, or relating to taking steps or walking on.

They crossed the stream on the old stepping stones.

stepverb

To move by lifting the foot and setting it down in a new position.

She stepped carefully over the puddle.

To put or press the foot on something.

He accidentally stepped on her foot during the dance.

To walk a short distance.

He stepped outside to get some fresh air.

To measure or pace out (a distance) by counting one’s steps.

The technician stepped off twenty meters to position the antenna.