freewheeling

• Décrit une personne, une action ou un mode de vie qui est libre, spontané et non contraint par des règles ou des conventions.

Describes a person, action, or lifestyle that is free, spontaneous, and not constrained by rules or conventions.

1. Unrestrained and independentB2informal

   Acting without strict rules or constraints; spontaneous and independent.

   libre et indépendant, sans contraintes

   • He has a freewheeling approach to project management.
   • The freewheeling atmosphere of the festival attracted many artists.
   • She enjoys a freewheeling lifestyle, traveling wherever she wants.

   Synonymescarefreecasualimprovisedimpulsiveindependentloosespontaneousunconstraineduninhibitedunrestrained

   Antonymesconstrainedcontrolleddisciplinedinhibitedregulatedrestricted

2. Cheerfully irresponsibleB2informal

   Behaving in a carefree and sometimes reckless manner, without concern for consequences.

   Insouciant et irresponsable

   • His freewheeling attitude often gets him into trouble.
   • They spent a freewheeling weekend partying without any plans.
   • The freewheeling character of the movie made it a fun watch.

   Synonymesbreezycarefreedevil-may-carehappy-go-luckyinsouciantirresponsiblenonchalantrecklessuninhibitedwild

   Antonymescarefulcautiousconscientiousprudentresponsible

• Verbe désignant le fait de se déplacer ou de fonctionner sans contrainte, souvent en roue libre pour un véhicule, ou d'agir de manière spontanée sans planification.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or operating without constraint, often referring to coasting in a vehicle or acting spontaneously without planning.

1. Live freely or without constraintsB2informal

   To live or act in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner, often without taking on responsibilities.

   vivre sans contraintes

   • After graduation, he decided to freewheel for a year and travel the world.
   • She's been freewheeling through life without a steady job.
   • They freewheeled through their vacation, making no plans at all.

   Synonymescoastcruisedriftfloat

2. Coast in a vehicleB2formal

   To move or travel in a vehicle without using power, allowing momentum to carry it forward.

   Rouler en roue libre

   • He let the car freewheel down the gentle slope to save fuel.
   • The cyclist freewheeled down the hill, enjoying the breeze.
   • You can freewheel for a short distance before braking.

   Synonymescoastdriftglideroll

   Antonymesacceleratepowerpropel