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swift-footed

/ˈswɪftˌfʊt.ɪd/

Traduction: Adjectif composé signifiant rapide ou agile à la course, aux pieds légers et véloces. Il est littéraire ou poétique et peu courant en français moderne.

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adjective

/ˈswɪftˌfʊt.ɪd/formalobsolète
  • frAdjectif composé signifiant rapide ou agile à la course, aux pieds légers et véloces. Il est littéraire ou poétique et peu courant en français moderne.

An archaic compound adjective meaning fast or quick on one's feet; rarely used in modern English.

  1. Fast-moving feetB2formal

    Having the ability to move one's feet very quickly, especially in running or walking.

    fraux pieds agiles

    • The swift-footed messenger delivered the news before anyone else.
    • In ancient myths, swift-footed heroes were often favored by the gods.
    • The swift-footed athlete easily outran all his competitors.

    Synonymesfast-footedlight-footed

Formes
  • more swift-footed comparative form
  • most swift-footed superlative form