tripping

UK
/ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈtrɪpɪŋ/

Translations

trippingnoun
Her tripping on the uneven pavement caused her to drop her groceries.
Son trébuchement sur le trottoir inégal l’a fait laisser tomber ses courses.
Additional translations
tripSens familier lié aux effets de drogues hallucinogènes.
bévueAu sens figuré, pour une petite erreur ou maladresse.
trippingadjective
UK
/ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
défoncéSens familier : sous l’effet de drogues hallucinogènes.
The tripping festival-goers stared in awe at the light show.
Les festivaliers défoncés regardaient le spectacle lumineux avec émerveillement.
tripverb

tripping

Gerund

tripped
Past Simple
tripped
Past Participle
tripping
Gerund
UK
/trɪp/
US
/trɪp/
She tripped over the loose carpet and nearly fell.
Elle a trébuché sur le tapis mal fixé et a failli tomber.
se tromperSurtout dans l'expression figurée « trip over one's words ».
He tripped over his words during the presentation.
Il s'est trompé dans ses paroles pendant la présentation.
The burglar tripped the alarm when he entered the house.
Le cambrioleur a déclenché l'alarme en entrant dans la maison.
Additional translations
trottinerPour une marche légère et rapide.

Definitions

trippingnoun
The act of stumbling or losing one's balance.
Her tripping on the uneven pavement caused her to drop her groceries.
A mistake or error, often minor, in speech or action.
His tripping over words during the presentation made him feel embarrassed.
A temporary state of confusion or disorientation, often due to drug use.
He was tripping after taking the hallucinogenic substance, seeing colors and patterns that weren't there.
trippingadjective
Under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs and experiencing psychedelic effects.
The tripping festival-goers stared in awe at the light show.
tripverb
To stumble or fall due to catching one's foot on something.
She tripped over the loose carpet and nearly fell.
To make a mistake or blunder.
He tripped over his words during the presentation.
To activate or set off a mechanism or device.
The burglar tripped the alarm when he entered the house.
To move with light, quick steps.
The children tripped along the path, laughing and playing.