snake

• Reptile sans pattes et au corps allongé, qui se déplace en rampant et que l'on trouve dans de nombreux habitats à travers le monde.

A long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground, often found in various habitats worldwide.

1. A1formal

   A long, legless reptile that moves by sliding on its belly.

   serpent (reptile)

   • A snake slithered across the path in the forest.
   • Some snakes are venomous and can be dangerous.
   • The zoo has a large collection of tropical snakes.

   Synonymesophidianserpent

2. Deceitful personB2informal

   A person who is treacherous, untrustworthy, or deceitful.

   Personne perfide et sournoise

   • He's a snake who will betray you for his own gain.
   • Don't trust him; he's a snake in the grass.
   • She called him a snake after he lied to the whole team.

   Synonymesbetrayerdeceiverratserpentsneaktraitortricksterviper

• Verbe signifiant se déplacer ou serpenter comme un serpent, ou tirer quelque chose de manière sinueuse.

A verb meaning to move or twist like a snake, or to pull or drag something in a sinuous manner.

1. Move like a snakeB2formal

   To move in a twisting, winding, or sinuous manner, like a snake.

   Serpenter

   • The river snaked through the valley.
   • The road snakes around the mountain.
   • The procession snaked through the narrow streets.

   Synonymescrawlcurveglidemeanderslithertwistundulatewindwormwrigglewrithe

2. To steal or take slylyB2informal

   To take something stealthily or dishonestly.

   voler sournoisement

   • He snaked the last piece of cake when no one was looking.
   • She snaked the idea from her colleague.
   • They snaked the money from the cash register.

   Synonymesappropriatefilchliftnickpilferpinchpurloinsneakstealswipe