straying

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui s'écarte d'un groupe, d'un chemin ou d'une conduite attendue.

Describes someone or something that is moving away from a group, path, or expected course of action.

1. Lost or wanderingB2formal

   Unable to find one's way; having wandered away from a proper place or path.

   égaré, errant

   • The straying hiker was found by the rescue team.
   • A straying dog wandered into our garden.
   • The straying child was reunited with his parents.

   Synonymesadriftastrayerrantlostwanderingwayward

   Antonymesdirectedhomeboundsettled

• Verbe désignant le fait de s'écarter d'un groupe, d'un chemin ou d'un lieu approprié, ou de s'éloigner d'un sujet ou d'une norme.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving away from a group, path, or proper place, or deviating from a subject or standard.

1. Wander aimlesslyB1formal

   To move about without a fixed destination or purpose, often in search of food or shelter.

   errer sans but

   • The dog strayed from its owner and got lost in the park.
   • He strayed through the city streets, looking for a place to eat.
   • Cats often stray into neighboring gardens.

   Synonymesdriftgadgallivantmeanderramblerangeroamtraipsewander

   Antonymesremainsettlestay

2. Deviate from a pathB1formal

   To wander away from a direct course or intended route.

   S'écarter du chemin

   • The hikers strayed from the marked trail and got lost.
   • The bullet strayed from its target and hit a tree.
   • She strayed off the main road while driving in the fog.

   Synonymesdeviatedigressdriftmeanderroamswerveveerwander

   Antonymesfollowkeepremainstay

3. Digress in thought or speechB2formal

   To lose focus or turn away from the main topic in writing, thinking, or speaking.

   S'écarter du sujet

   • The speaker strayed from his main point and started telling unrelated stories.
   • Her mind strayed during the long lecture.
   • The essay strayed off topic and failed to answer the question.

   Synonymesdeviatedigressdivergedriftramblewander

   Antonymesattendconcentratefocus