hover

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de rester suspendu dans l'air ou de demeurer dans un état d'incertitude ou d'hésitation.

A verb used to indicate the act of remaining suspended in the air or staying in a state of uncertainty or hesitation.

1. Remain suspended in airB1formal

   To stay in one place in the air, usually by flapping wings or using propulsion.

   Rester suspendu en l'air

   • The helicopter hovered above the landing pad.
   • A hummingbird can hover in front of a flower.
   • The drone hovered over the field to take pictures.

   Synonymesfloathanglevitatepoise

   Antonymesdescendlandsettle

2. Wait nearbyB1informal

   To stay near a person or place, often in a hesitant or uncertain manner.

   rester à proximité

   • The children hovered around the table, waiting for cake.
   • She hovered by the door, unsure whether to enter.
   • He hovered near the manager's office, hoping for a word.

   Synonymesdawdlehang aroundlingerloitertarrywait

3. Computer interfaceB1informalIT

   To position a cursor over an element on a screen without clicking.

   Survoler (interface)

   • Hover over the icon to see the tooltip.
   • You need to hover your mouse over the link to preview it.
   • The button changes color when you hover over it.

   Synonymesrest on