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straying

/ˈstreɪ.ɪŋ/

straying off

strayingnoun

strayings

/ˈstreɪ.ɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as a common noun referring to the action or instance of going astray.

Translations

égarement

Even a small straying from the route could leave the hikers lost for hours.

Même un léger égarement par rapport à l’itinéraire pouvait laisser les randonneurs perdus pendant des heures.

Definitions

The act or an instance of moving away from the correct or intended path, place, or course.

Even a small straying from the route could leave the hikers lost for hours.

strayingadjective

/ˈstreɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

errant

The straying sheep were found far from the rest of the flock.

Les moutons errants ont été retrouvés loin du reste du troupeau.

Additional translations

divagantSurtout pour des pensées, des idées ou un comportement qui s’écartent du sujet ou de la ligne attendue.

Definitions

Wandering or moving away from the correct path or place.

The straying sheep were found far from the rest of the flock.

Deviating from the expected or intended course.

Her straying thoughts made it difficult to focus on the lecture.

Synonyms

Antonyms

strayverb

straying

Gerund

strayed

Past Simple

strayed

Past Participle

straying

Gerund

/streɪ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

straynoun

Definitions

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.

strayadjective

Definitions

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.