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stray

UK
/streɪ/
US
/streɪ/
stray off

Translations

straynoun
strays
pl
UK
/streɪ/
US
/streɪ/
errantS’emploie surtout pour un animal domestique perdu ou sans maître.
The shelter took in a stray dog that was found wandering the streets.
Le refuge a recueilli un chien errant qui avait été trouvé en train d’errer dans les rues.
Additional translations
égaréPour une personne ou un objet perdu, séparé du groupe ou hors de place.
Synonyms
wanderer
roamer
drifter
vagrant
outcast
strayverb
strayed
Past Simple
strayed
Past Participle
straying
Gerund
UK
/streɪ/
US
/streɪ/
s’égarerSe dit d’un déplacement hors du bon chemin ou loin du groupe.
The dog strayed from its owner during the walk.
Le chien s’est égaré de son maître pendant la promenade.
s’écarterPour s’éloigner d’un sujet, d’une norme ou d’un trajet établi.
He strayed from the topic during his presentation.
Il s’est écarté du sujet pendant sa présentation.
Additional translations
errerNuance de déplacement sans but précis.
Synonyms
deviate
wander
roam
drift
meander
ramble
digress
strayadjective
strayer
Comp.
strayest
Super.
UK
/streɪ/
US
/streɪ/
errantSe dit surtout d’un animal ou d’une personne qui a quitté son lieu ou son groupe.
The stray dog was found wandering the streets alone.
Le chien errant a été retrouvé en train d’errer seul dans les rues.
Additional translations
égaréS’emploie pour un élément séparé du reste ou hors de sa place.
sporadiquePour une occurrence isolée, non régulière ou accidentelle.
Synonyms
displaced
errant
lost
roaming
wandering

Definitions

straynoun
A domestic animal that has wandered away from its owner or home.
The shelter took in a stray dog that was found wandering the streets.
A person or thing that is separated from a group or not in the right place.
During the hike, we found a stray hiker who had lost his way.
An item or piece of something that is out of place or not part of a set.
I found a stray sock under the couch while cleaning.
strayverb
To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place.
The dog strayed from its owner during the walk.
To deviate from a set course or standard.
He strayed from the topic during his presentation.
To wander without a fixed course or purpose.
She strayed through the city streets, exploring new areas.
strayadjective
Having wandered away from the correct path or place.
The stray dog was found wandering the streets alone.
Not in the right place; separated from the group or target.
A few stray hairs fell across her forehead.
Occurring at random or sporadically; not consistent or regular.
He was hit by a stray bullet during the conflict.
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