dashing

• Décrit une personne, généralement un homme, qui a une allure élégante, attirante et assurée, avec un certain panache.

Describes a person, typically a man, who is stylish, attractive, and confident in appearance and manner.

1. Lively and spiritedB2formal

   Full of energy, confidence, and a sense of adventure; showing a bold and attractive manner.

   plein d'allant, fringant

   • The dashing young hero rode into town with a confident smile.
   • Her dashing performance on stage captivated the entire audience.
   • He was known for his dashing and adventurous spirit.

   Synonymesbolddaringdebonairenergeticjauntylivelyspiritedvivacious

   Antonymesboringdulllifelesslistlessspiritlessunadventurous

2. Fashionable and stylishB2formal

   Having a very fashionable, elegant, and sophisticated appearance, especially in clothing and manners.

   élégant et raffiné

   • He looked particularly dashing in his tailored suit.
   • The actor arrived at the premiere looking dashing and debonair.
   • She admired his dashing sense of style and impeccable grooming.

   Synonymeschicdebonairelegantfashionablemodishsmartsophisticatedstylish

   Antonymesdrabfrumpyshabbyslovenlyunfashionableunkemptunsophisticated

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner un mouvement rapide ou soudain, ou le fait de frapper ou de jeter quelque chose avec force.

A verb used to indicate moving quickly or suddenly, or to strike or throw something with force.

1. Move quicklyA2informal

   To run or move very quickly, often for a short distance.

   se précipiter

   • She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
   • He dashed into the store before it closed.
   • The children dashed out of the classroom when the bell rang.

   Synonymesboltdartflyhurryracerushscurryshootsprinttearzoom

   Antonymesamblecrawldawdleplodsauntertrudge

2. Destroy or ruinB2formal

   To destroy or spoil something, especially hopes or expectations.

   Anéantir, briser (espoirs, attentes)

   • The accident dashed all his hopes of becoming a pilot.
   • Her dreams were dashed by the sudden financial crisis.
   • The rain dashed our plans for a picnic.

   Synonymesblightcrushdevastatefrustrateruinshatterspoilthwartwreck

   Antonymesrealizesatisfy

3. Strike forcefullyB2formal

   To hit or throw something with great force.

   fracasser, heurter violemment

   • Waves dashed against the rocky shore.
   • He dashed the glass against the wall in anger.
   • The storm dashed debris across the street.

   Synonymesbatterbeatcrashhitknockpoundramslamsmashstrike

Variantes phrasaldash downdash off