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swingingnoun
swingings
pl
Translations
The swinging of the pendulum was mesmerizing to watch.
Le balancement du pendule était fascinant à regarder.
swingMusique et danse.
They spent Saturday night enjoying some swinging at the local jazz club.
Ils ont passé la soirée de samedi à faire du swing dans le club de jazz du coin.
échangismeVie sociale et sexuelle.
They were known for their participation in swinging and often attended parties with like-minded couples.
Ils étaient connus pour leur participation à l'échangisme et assistaient souvent à des soirées avec des couples partageant les mêmes idées.
Additional translations
oscillationSoutenu ou technique.
Definitions
The act or motion of moving back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on a pivot.
The swinging of the pendulum was mesmerizing to watch.
The activity of playing, performing, or dancing to swing music.
They spent Saturday night enjoying some swinging at the local jazz club.
A social activity or lifestyle involving the exchange of sexual partners.
They were known for their participation in swinging and often attended parties with like-minded couples.
Synonyms
swing
sway
oscillation
rocking
pendulation
movement
arc
bobbing
oscillatory motion
gyration
swingingadjective
more swinging
Comp.
most swinging
Super.
UK
/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
Translations
animéLively, with a sense of energy; souvent pour une ambiance ou une fête.
The swinging party had everyone dancing until dawn.
La fête animée a fait danser tout le monde jusqu'à l'aube.
échangisteVie sociale et sexuelle; surtout au sujet d'un mode de vie.
They were known for their swinging lifestyle, attending parties and social gatherings frequently.
Ils étaient connus pour leur mode de vie échangiste, allant souvent à des fêtes et à des réceptions.
Additional translations
rythméPour la musique.
Definitions
Characterized by lively, rhythmic movement or a sense of excitement and energy.
The swinging party had everyone dancing until dawn.
Relating to or characteristic of the jazz or big band music style known for its strong rhythm and lively tempo.
The band played a swinging tune that got everyone on their feet.
Involving or characterized by a lifestyle of social and sexual freedom, often associated with the 1960s.
They were known for their swinging lifestyle, attending parties and social gatherings frequently.
Synonyms
swaying
oscillating
fluctuating
rocking
undulating
swinginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
Used of nouns that are literally in the act of moving back and forth, e.g., "a swinging door".
Translations
battantPour une porte, un portail ou une barrière qui pivote.
She pushed open the swinging gate.
Elle a poussé le portail battant pour l'ouvrir.
Additional translations
oscillantSens général: qui se balance ou se déplace de va-et-vient.
Definitions
That is currently moving back and forth; that swings.
She pushed open the swinging gate.
Synonyms
swaying
rocking
oscillating
oscillatory
undulating
moving
pendulous
vibrant
lively
hip
trendy
fashionable
happening
buzzing
swing-era (colloquial)
swingverb

swinging

Gerund

swung
Past Simple
swung
Past Participle
swinging
Gerund
UK
/swɪŋ/
US
/swɪŋ/
Translations
se balancer
The lantern swung gently in the breeze.
La lanterne se balançait doucement dans la brise.
He swung the bat and hit the ball over the fence.
Il a balancé la batte et a envoyé la balle par-dessus la clôture.
basculerChangement soudain d’attitude, d’opinion ou de condition.
Voter sentiment swung toward the challenger after the debate.
Le sentiment des électeurs a basculé en faveur du challenger après le débat.
être pendu
The outlaw was sentenced to swing at dawn.
Le hors-la-loi a été condamné à être pendu à l’aube.
Additional translations
être en pleine formeFamilier, pour une ambiance ou une activité très animée.
dénicherFamilier, au sens de réussir à obtenir ou à arranger quelque chose.
Definitions
To move back and forth or from side to side on or as if on a pivot.
The lantern swung gently in the breeze.
To cause (something) to move with a sweeping, curving motion.
He swung the bat and hit the ball over the fence.
To shift or change suddenly, especially in attitude, opinion, or condition.
Voter sentiment swung toward the challenger after the debate.
To be very successful or lively; to be in full operation (informal).
The party was really swinging by midnight.
Informal. To succeed in bringing about or obtaining; manage to arrange or accomplish.
She somehow swung a last-minute invitation to the sold-out concert.
To be executed by hanging.
The outlaw was sentenced to swing at dawn.
Synonyms
sway
oscillate
pivot
rotate
revolve
arc
rock
bob
tilt
pitch
swingat
strike
hit
whack
smite
lash
fling
sling
whip
veer
shift
change
fluctuate
vary
swingnoun
Definitions
A seat, often found in playgrounds, that hangs from ropes or chains and moves back and forth.
The children took turns on the swing at the park.
A sweeping movement or a change in direction or position.
The golfer's swing was smooth and powerful.
A style of jazz music characterized by a strong rhythm and lively tempo, popular in the 1930s and 1940s.
The band played a set of swing music that got everyone dancing.
A fluctuation or change in opinion, mood, or activity.
There was a noticeable swing in public opinion after the debate.
A curved motion or path, often used in sports to describe the movement of a bat, club, or racket.
He practiced his tennis swing for hours to improve his game.
Informal. Influence, power, or controlling force, especially in a political or organizational context.
With his family connections, he has a lot of swing at city hall.
swingadjective
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of swing music, dancing, or culture.
They danced to the upbeat rhythms of a swing band.
Undecided or able to move between competing positions, especially in politics or voting.
The candidates focused their ads on swing voters in crucial states.
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