motoring

• Adjectif désuet ou littéraire se rapportant à la conduite ou à l'utilisation d'une automobile, ou aux activités liées à l'automobile. Son emploi est rare en anglais moderne.

An old-fashioned adjective relating to the driving or operation of motor vehicles, now rarely used in modern English.

1. Relating to driving carsB2formalbritish

   Connected with the use or driving of motor vehicles, especially cars.

   relatif à la conduite automobile

   • He is a member of the local motoring club.
   • The motoring industry has seen many technological advances.
   • She bought a new motoring magazine for tips on road trips.

   Synonymesautomotivedrivingmotorvehicular

2. Moving quicklyC1informalbritish

   Moving or progressing at a fast pace.

   aller vite

   • The project is motoring along nicely now.
   • The car was motoring down the highway at high speed.
   • We are motoring through the work schedule ahead of time.

   Synonymesfasthurryingquickrapidrushingspeedy

   Antonymescrawlingslow

• Nom désignant l'activité ou la pratique de conduire une automobile, en particulier pour le plaisir ou les voyages.

A noun referring to the activity or practice of driving a motor vehicle, especially for leisure or travel.

indénombrable

1. Driving carsB2formalbritish

   The activity or hobby of driving a car, especially for pleasure.

   La conduite automobile (de loisir)

   • He enjoys motoring through the countryside on weekends.
   • Motoring has become a popular pastime in the UK.
   • The club organizes motoring events for classic car enthusiasts.

   Synonymesdriving

2. Automobile industryC1formalbritish

   The business or industry related to cars and driving.

   Industrie automobile

   • The motoring industry has seen significant growth this year.
   • She works as a journalist for a motoring magazine.
   • Motoring laws have changed to improve road safety.

• Verbe désignant le fait de se déplacer en véhicule motorisé ou de le conduire, souvent avec un sentiment de plaisir ou de rapidité.

A verb used to indicate the act of traveling or moving by motor vehicle, or to operate or drive a motorized vehicle.

1. Travel by vehicleB2informalbritish

   To travel or move by car or other motor vehicle.

   se déplacer en véhicule motorisé

   • We motored down to the coast for the weekend.
   • He motored across the country in his new car.
   • They motored through the countryside enjoying the scenery.

   Synonymesdrivegojourneyridetravel

2. Move quicklyB2informalbritish

   To move or proceed at a fast pace.

   Se déplacer rapidement

   • The car was motoring along the highway at high speed.
   • She motored through her homework in record time.
   • The team motored through the project to meet the deadline.

   Synonymesboltdashflyhurtleracescootspeedtearwhizzipzoom

   Antonymescrawlcreepdawdlelagloiterplodpoketrudge