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volleying

/ˈvɒliɪŋ/

/ˈvɑːliɪŋ/

Translations

volleyingnoun

volleyings

/ˈvɒl.i.ɪŋ/

/ˈvɑː.li.ɪŋ/

voléeSport; en particulier au tennis ou au volley-ball.

The players engaged in a long volleying session during their practice match.

Les joueurs ont enchaîné une longue séance de volée pendant leur match d'entraînement.

Additional translations

salveMilitaire.

Synonyms

volleyinggerund / present participle

/ˈvɒliɪɪŋ/

/ˈvɑliɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe drills, skills, or players involved in volleying.

de voléeSport; se dit d'un coup frappé avant que la balle ne rebondisse.

The coach organized a volleying drill to improve the team's net play.

L'entraîneur a organisé un exercice de volée pour améliorer le jeu au filet de l'équipe.

volleyverb

volleying

Gerund

volleyed

Past Simple

volleyed

Past Participle

volleying

Gerund

/ˈvɒli/

/ˈvɑːli/

volerAu sens sportif, surtout en tennis; emploi rare comme verbe en français standard.

She volleyed the ball back over the net with precision.

Elle a volé la balle de l’autre côté du filet avec précision.

Additional translations

échangerAu sens figuré, se répondre rapidement par des paroles ou des arguments.

salverLangage militaire; tirer en salve.

Synonyms

Definitions

volleyingnoun

The act of hitting a ball back and forth over a net, especially in sports like tennis or volleyball.

The players engaged in a long volleying session during their practice match.

The act of discharging projectiles, such as bullets or arrows, in rapid succession.

Sustained volleying of arrows kept the attackers at bay.

volleyinggerund / present participle

Engaged in or characterized by volleying.

The coach organized a volleying drill to improve the team's net play.

volleyverb

To hit or kick a ball before it touches the ground, especially in sports like tennis or soccer.

She volleyed the ball back over the net with precision.

To discharge a number of shots or missiles at once.

The soldiers volleyed their arrows at the approaching enemy.

To exchange words or arguments in a rapid or back-and-forth manner.

The two debaters volleyed points and counterpoints throughout the discussion.