cruising

• Décrit un mouvement régulier et fluide à une vitesse confortable, souvent en parlant d'un véhicule ou d'un bateau.

Describes moving smoothly and steadily at a comfortable speed, often used in the context of vehicles or boats.

1. Moving smoothly and steadilyB1informal

   Traveling or moving at a relaxed, steady speed, often in a vehicle or boat.

   navigation à allure régulière

   • The ship was cruising through calm waters.
   • He was cruising down the highway in his convertible.
   • The pilot kept the plane cruising at 30,000 feet.

   Synonymesdriftingfloatingglidingrollingsailing

   Antonymesdawdlingstopping

2. Leisurely vacation travelB1informal

   Engaging in a holiday trip on a cruise ship.

   croisière

   • They went on a cruising holiday in the Caribbean.
   • The cruising passengers enjoyed the onboard entertainment.
   • Cruising destinations include exotic islands and ports.

3. Performing easily or effortlesslyB2slang

   Doing something with ease and confidence, often in sports or activities.

   faire quelque chose avec aisance

   • The team was cruising to victory in the second half.
   • She was cruising through her exams without studying much.
   • He's cruising in his new job, handling everything perfectly.

   Synonymeseffortlessglidingsailingsmooth

   Antonymeslaboringstrugglingtoiling

• Nom désignant l'activité de naviguer ou de voyager en bateau pour le plaisir, ou le fait de conduire à allure modérée pour se détendre.

A noun referring to the activity of sailing or traveling in a ship or boat for pleasure, or the act of driving at a moderate speed for leisure.

indénombrable

1. Sailing for pleasureB1formal

   The activity of sailing or traveling in a ship or boat for leisure, often visiting multiple destinations.

   croisière de plaisance

   • They went cruising in the Caribbean for their honeymoon.
   • Cruising is a popular vacation choice for many retirees.
   • The company offers luxury cruising packages around the Mediterranean.

   Synonymesboatingsailingyachting

2. Driving slowlyB1informalamerican

   The act of driving a car at a moderate, steady speed, often for enjoyment or without a specific destination.

   Rouler tranquillement en voiture

   • We spent the evening cruising down the main street.
   • He enjoys cruising in his vintage convertible on weekends.
   • Cruising around town is a favorite pastime for teenagers here.

   Synonymesdrivingmotoring

3. Searching for a partnerC1informal

   The act of walking or driving around in public places looking for a casual sexual partner, often associated with gay culture.

   draguer (dans un lieu public)

   • The park is known as a spot for cruising after dark.
   • He was arrested for cruising in a public restroom.
   • Cruising apps have largely replaced physical cruising spots.

   Synonymestrolling

• Verbe désignant un déplacement à vitesse constante, souvent à un rythme tranquille, ou une navigation en bateau pour le plaisir.

A verb used to indicate traveling at a steady speed, often leisurely, or sailing on a ship for pleasure.

1. B1formal

   To travel on a ship or boat for pleasure, visiting different places.

   croisière (voyager en bateau)

   • They cruised through the Mediterranean Sea.
   • We will cruise along the river next weekend.
   • The family cruised to the Caribbean for vacation.

   Synonymesboatsailvoyageyacht

2. Drive or move smoothlyB1informal

   To drive or move at a steady, relaxed speed.

   rouler à vitesse constante

   • He cruised down the highway in his convertible.
   • She cruised through the city on her bike.
   • The car cruised effortlessly at 60 mph.

   Synonymescoastdriftglidesailsweeptool

   Antonymesaccelerateboltchargedashhurryracespeedsprinttearzoom

3. Achieve easilyB2informal

   To succeed or win with little effort.

   réussir facilement

   • The team cruised to victory in the final match.
   • She cruised through her exams without studying much.
   • He cruised past the competition in the race.

   Synonymesbreezecoastrompsailwalk

   Antonymeslaborstrivestruggletoil