lope

• Nom désignant une allure de course longue, régulière et détendue, ou un galop léger et cadencé du cheval, plus rapide que le trot mais plus lent que le grand galop.

A noun referring to a long, steady, and relaxed running pace, or a smooth three-beat gait of a horse that is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.

1. A slow running paceB2informal

   A relaxed, steady, and unhurried running speed, often used for covering ground efficiently without tiring quickly.

   Allure de course lente et régulière

   • The jogger settled into a comfortable lope along the trail.
   • He maintained a steady lope for several miles.
   • The dog broke into an easy lope beside its owner.

   Synonymesdogtrotjogtrot

2. A smooth three-beat gaitB2formal

   A horse's gait that is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop, characterized by a smooth, three-beat rhythm.

   Petit galop (allure à trois temps)

   • The horse moved into a graceful lope across the field.
   • She guided her horse into a steady lope around the arena.
   • The rider enjoyed the smooth rhythm of the lope.

   Synonymescanter

• Verbe décrivant une façon de se déplacer à grandes enjambées amples, souvent associée aux animaux ou aux personnes se mouvant de manière détendue et sans effort.

A verb used to describe a way of moving with long, bounding strides, often associated with animals or people moving in a relaxed, effortless manner.

1. Run with a long, easy strideB2formal

   To move or run with a long, relaxed, bounding stride, often used for animals or people moving smoothly.

   Courir à grandes foulées

   • The wolf loped across the snowy field.
   • She loped down the path, enjoying the morning air.
   • The horse loped gracefully around the paddock.

   Synonymesboundcantergallopstridetrot