prowl

• Nom désignant l'action de se déplacer de manière furtive, silencieuse ou prédatrice, souvent en quête de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un.

A noun referring to the act of moving about in a stealthy, quiet, or predatory manner, often in search of something or someone.

1. Stealthy movementB2formal

   The act of moving around quietly and carefully, often in search of something or with a predatory intent.

   rôderie, action de rôder

   • The cat was on the prowl for mice.
   • Police officers were on the prowl for the suspect.
   • He went on a prowl through the dark alley.

   Synonymescreepingskulkingsneakingstalkingstealth

• Verbe désignant le fait de se déplacer furtivement ou silencieusement, souvent en quête d'une proie ou avec une intention prédatrice.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving around stealthily or quietly, often in search of prey or with a predatory intent.

1. Move stealthily like a predatorB2formal

   To move around quietly and carefully, as if hunting or looking for something to attack.

   rôder furtivement

   • The cat prowled through the tall grass, stalking a bird.
   • A wolf was seen prowling near the edge of the forest.
   • He prowled the streets late at night, looking for trouble.

   Synonymescreeplurkpadskulkslinksneakstalksteal

2. Wander aimlesslyB2informal

   To walk around without a clear purpose or direction, often in a restless or idle manner.

   errer sans but

   • Teenagers were prowling around the mall with nothing to do.
   • He spent the afternoon prowling the city streets.
   • She prowled around the house, unable to settle down.

   Synonymesdriftmeanderrangeroamstraytraipsewander