dangle

• Verbe désignant l'action de pendre ou de se balancer librement, ainsi que le fait de proposer quelque chose comme appât ou tentation.

A verb used to indicate the act of hanging or swinging loosely, or offering something as an enticement.

1. Hang looselyB1formal

   To hang or swing loosely from something.

   pendre ou se balancer librement

   • The keys dangled from her hand.
   • A rope dangled from the tree branch.
   • His earring dangled as he moved his head.

   Synonymesdroophangsagswingtrail

2. Offer as an incentiveB2informal

   To offer something desirable to someone in order to persuade them.

   Faire miroiter

   • The company dangled a promotion in front of him.
   • She dangled the possibility of a bonus to motivate the team.
   • They dangled a free trip as a reward for the best salesperson.

   Synonymesenticehold outlureofferpromisetempt