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on the loose

/ɒn ðə luːs/

Traduction: Expression informelle décrivant quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est en liberté, non confiné ou échappé, souvent utilisée pour des animaux évadés, des criminels ou des personnes profitant de leur liberté.

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/ɒn ðə luːs/B2informal
  • frExpression informelle décrivant quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est en liberté, non confiné ou échappé, souvent utilisée pour des animaux évadés, des criminels ou des personnes profitant de leur liberté.

An informal expression describing someone or something that is free, not confined, or at large, often used for escaped animals, criminals, or people enjoying freedom.

  1. Escaped or freeB2informal

    Having escaped from confinement or captivity; free to move around.

    fren liberté

    • The prisoner is on the loose and the police are searching for him.
    • A dangerous animal got out of its cage and is now on the loose.
    • The suspect has been on the loose for three days.

  2. Unrestrained or activeB2informal

    Behaving in a free, uncontrolled, or wild manner.

    fren liberté

    • The kids were on the loose in the playground, running everywhere.
    • After the final exam, the students were on the loose celebrating.
    • The fans were on the loose after their team won the championship.