swan

• Grand oiseau aquatique au long cou, généralement à plumage blanc à l'âge adulte, connu pour ses mouvements gracieux sur l'eau.

A large, stately waterbird with a long neck, typically having white adult plumage, known for its graceful movement on water.

1. Large water birdA2formal

   A large, graceful water bird with a long neck, typically white in color, known for its elegant movements on lakes and rivers.

   Cygne

   • A white swan glided silently across the lake.
   • We saw a family of swans swimming near the shore.
   • The swan stretched its long neck to reach the reeds.

• Verbe signifiant se déplacer ou voyager d'une manière nonchalante, insouciante ou sans but précis, souvent avec une connotation d'aisance ou de désinvolture.

A verb meaning to move or travel in a leisurely, carefree, or aimless manner, often with a sense of superiority or nonchalance.

1. To declare or affirm solemnlyC2formal

   To state something in a serious and formal manner, as if making a solemn promise or oath.

   affirmer solennellement

   • He swanned that he would never betray his country.
   • The witness swanned to the truth of her statement.
   • They swanned their allegiance to the cause.

   Synonymesaffirmasseverateattestaveravowdeclareswearvow

2. To move aimlesslyB2informalbritish

   To wander or travel without a specific purpose or destination, often in search of something.

   errer sans but

   • She spent the afternoon swanning around the city.
   • He swanned from one job to another without any real plan.
   • They were swanning through the countryside looking for work.

   Synonymesdriftgallivantmeandermoochrambleroamtraipsewander

   Antonymesremainsettlestay

3. To sweep majesticallyC1formal

   To move in a graceful, sweeping, or dignified manner, like a swan gliding on water.

   glisser majestueusement

   • The queen swanned into the ballroom, commanding everyone's attention.
   • The yacht swanned across the calm bay.
   • He swanned through the crowd with an air of superiority.

   Synonymesdriftfloatglidesailsweep