meander

• Nom désignant un virage ou une courbe, par exemple d'un ruisseau ou d'une rivière, ou une promenade sans but suivant un chemin sinueux.

A noun referring to a bend or curve, as in a stream or river, or an aimless amble on a winding course.

1. River bendB2formal

   A winding curve or bend in a river or stream.

   Méandre

   • The river formed a wide meander through the valley.
   • Geologists studied the meander patterns in the ancient riverbed.
   • The boat followed the gentle meander of the stream.

   Synonymesbendcurveloopoxbowwinding

2. Aimless walkB2formal

   A leisurely, winding walk or journey without a fixed destination.

   Flânerie

   • We took a pleasant meander through the old town.
   • Her afternoon meander led her to a hidden garden.
   • The path was perfect for a quiet meander in the woods.

   Synonymesambledriftrambleroamsaunterstrollwander

• Verbe désignant le fait de se déplacer sans but précis ou de suivre un chemin sinueux et irrégulier, employé au sens propre comme au sens figuré.

A verb used to indicate wandering without a fixed direction or following a winding course, often used in a literal or figurative sense.

1. Wander aimlesslyB2formal

   To follow a winding or indirect path, often without a clear destination.

   errer sans but

   • The river meanders through the valley.
   • We meandered through the old town, enjoying the sights.
   • She meandered along the forest trail without any hurry.

   Synonymesambledriftgallivantmaunderrambleroamsaunterstrolltraipsewander

   Antonymesdirecthurryrushstraighten

2. Speak or think in a rambling wayB2formal

   To talk or think in a confused, aimless, or lengthy manner.

   parler ou penser de façon décousue

   • His speech meandered from one topic to another.
   • She meandered through her thoughts before reaching a conclusion.
   • The conversation meandered without any clear point.

   Synonymesbabblechatterdigressdriftmaunderprattlerambleroamstraywander

   Antonymesconcentratefocus