gallop

• Nom désignant l'allure la plus rapide du cheval ou d'un autre quadrupède, caractérisée par un rythme à trois temps suivi d'un moment de suspension.

A noun referring to the fastest gait of a horse or other quadruped, characterized by a three-beat rhythm followed by a moment of suspension.

1. Horse gaitB1formal

   The fastest gait of a horse or other quadruped, with all four feet off the ground at the same time.

   Galop (allure du cheval)

   • The horse broke into a gallop across the field.
   • She urged her horse into a full gallop.
   • The sound of gallops echoed through the valley.

2. B2informal

   A very fast pace or speed, often used metaphorically.

   Galop (rythme rapide)

   • The project moved at a gallop to meet the deadline.
   • His heart was at a gallop after the race.
   • The story progressed at a gallop, keeping readers on edge.

   Synonymesdashhastequicknessracerapidityrushspeedsprintswiftnessvelocity

   Antonymesamblecrawlplodsauntershufflestrollwalk

• Verbe décrivant la course rapide et bondissante d'un cheval ou, par extension, tout déplacement ou progression très rapide et impétueux.

A verb used to describe the act of moving or running at a fast, bounding pace, typically associated with horses or rapid movement.

1. Horse movementA2formal

   To run at the fastest gait, with all four feet off the ground at intervals.

   galoper (allure du cheval)

   • The horse galloped across the field.
   • She learned to gallop during her riding lessons.
   • The rider urged the horse to gallop faster.

2. Move quicklyB1informal

   To move or progress very quickly.

   aller très vite

   • The children galloped down the stairs.
   • Time gallops by when you're having fun.
   • The project galloped ahead once the funding was approved.

   Synonymesboltdashflyhurryracerushspeedsprinttearzip

   Antonymescrawlcreepdawdletrudge