coast

• Nom désignant la terre qui borde la mer, l'océan ou un grand plan d'eau, incluant la zone littorale et la ligne de rivage.

A noun referring to the land along the edge of a sea, ocean, or large body of water.

1. Land near the seaA2formal

   The part of the land that is next to or close to the sea.

   Côte (bord de mer)

   • They drove along the coast to enjoy the view.
   • The coast of California is famous for its beaches.
   • Many towns are located on the coast.

   Synonymescoastlinelittoralseaboardseashoreshore

2. Movement without effortB2informal

   The act of moving easily without using power or effort.

   Action de se laisser porter

   • He let the bike coast down the hill.
   • The car coasted to a stop when it ran out of fuel.
   • She coasted through the exam without studying much.

   Synonymesdriftfreewheelglidesailslide

• Se déplacer sans effort, souvent par inertie ou sans pédaler, ou progresser aisément sans difficulté.

A verb meaning to move easily without using power, or to progress without much effort.

1. Move without effortB1informal

   To move forward easily without using much power or effort.

   Avancer sans effort

   • The car coasted down the hill.
   • He coasted on his bicycle without pedaling.
   • The boat coasted gently into the harbor.

   Synonymescruisedriftfreewheelglidesail

   Antonymesfightlaborstrainstruggletoil

2. Progress easilyB2informal

   To achieve success or progress with little effort.

   avancer sans effort

   • She coasted through the exam without studying much.
   • He coasted to victory in the election.
   • They coasted through the project with minimal work.

   Synonymesbreezecruisedriftglidesail

   Antonymeslaborstrivestruggletoil