philander

• Verbe décrivant des relations amoureuses légères ou frivoles, souvent marquées par l'infidélité ou l'absence d'engagement sérieux.

A verb used to describe the act of engaging in casual or flirtatious romantic relationships, often with a connotation of unfaithfulness or lack of serious commitment.

1. Engage in casual romantic affairsC1formal

   To have amorous relationships, typically without serious commitment, often used to describe men.

   Avoir des liaisons amoureuses sans engagement

   • He was known to philander with several women during his marriage.
   • The novel's protagonist philanders his way through high society.
   • She warned him not to philander if he wanted a stable relationship.

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2. Flirt without serious intentC1formal

   To talk or behave amorously without any intention of forming a genuine romantic connection.

   Flirter sans intention sérieuse

   • He would often philander at parties, charming guests but never following up.
   • She accused him of philandering when he flirted with her friend.
   • His habit of philandering made him untrustworthy in relationships.

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