bustle

• Nom désignant une activité ou un mouvement énergique, bruyant et souvent précipité.

A noun referring to energetic, noisy, and often hurried activity or movement.

indénombrable

1. Busy activityB2formal

   Excited, noisy, and energetic activity, often associated with a busy place.

   Activité fébrile

   • The bustle of the city market was overwhelming.
   • She enjoyed the quiet countryside after the bustle of London.
   • The morning bustle in the office is always chaotic.

   Synonymesactivityadocommotionexcitementflurryfusshubbubhustlelifemovementstirto-do

2. Historical garment structureC1formal

   A padded frame or structure worn under a skirt in the 19th century to puff it out at the back.

   Tournure (vêtement)

   • The Victorian dress featured a large bustle at the back.
   • She studied the evolution of the bustle in fashion history.
   • The museum displayed a gown with an elaborate bustle.

• Verbe décrivant un mouvement ou une activité énergique, bruyante ou précipitée, souvent dans la hâte ou l'agitation.

A verb used to indicate moving or acting with great energy, noise, or activity, often in a hurried or bustling manner.

1. Move energeticallyB2formal

   To move or act in a busy, energetic, and often noisy way.

   S'affairer

   • The kitchen staff bustled around preparing for the dinner rush.
   • She bustled about the house, tidying up before the guests arrived.
   • People bustled through the train station during rush hour.

   Synonymesbustle aboutdashhurryhustlerushscurryscuttle

   Antonymesdawdleidlelazelinger

2. Be full of activityB2formal

   To be filled with energetic and noisy activity.

   bourdonner d'activité

   • The market bustled with shoppers on Saturday morning.
   • The city streets bustled with life and energy.
   • The office bustled with activity as the deadline approached.

   Synonymesbuzzcrawlhumswarmteem