afoot

• Se dit de quelque chose qui est en cours ou en préparation, souvent de manière secrète ou active.

Describes something that is happening or being planned, often in a secret or active manner.

1. Traveling by footB2formal

   Moving or traveling by walking, not using any vehicle.

   À pied

   • The journey was made entirely afoot through the countryside.
   • They set out afoot early in the morning.
   • The explorers traveled afoot across the rugged terrain.

   Synonymespedestrianwalking

   Antonymesmotorizedvehicular

2. Currently in progressB2informal

   Happening or being planned, often secretly or actively underway.

   en cours, en préparation

   • There are rumors afoot about a company merger.
   • Plans are afoot to renovate the old library.
   • Something suspicious is afoot in the office.

   Synonymesastirbrewinghappeningongoingunderway

   Antonymescompletedconcludedendedfinishedterminated

3. On foot; walkingB2formal

   In the process of walking; not using transportation.

   À pied, en marchant

   • The scouts moved afoot through the forest.
   • She prefers to travel afoot in the city center.
   • The entire group was afoot for the charity walk.

   Synonymesambulanthikingpedestrianwalking

• Adverbe signifiant « en cours » ou « en train de se produire », souvent utilisé pour décrire des événements, des plans ou des actions qui sont actuellement en train de se dérouler ou se préparent. Peut aussi signifier « à pied » au sens littéral, bien que cet usage soit moins courant.

An adverb meaning "in progress" or "happening," often used to describe events, plans, or activities that are currently underway or being prepared. It can also mean "on foot" in a literal sense, though this usage is less common.

1. In progress or happeningB2informal

   Currently being planned or taking place, often secretly or actively.

   en cours, en préparation

   • There are rumors afoot about a company merger.
   • Something suspicious is afoot in the office.
   • Plans are afoot to renovate the old library.

   Synonymesastirbrewinghappeningongoingstirringunderway

2. On footB2formal

   Traveling by walking rather than by vehicle.

   À pied

   • The travelers journeyed afoot through the countryside.
   • They arrived afoot, having walked from the station.
   • The scouts moved afoot to avoid detection.

   Synonymeswalking