tripping

• Adjectif vieilli signifiant « agile » ou « au pied léger », souvent utilisé dans la poésie ancienne. Dans l'argot moderne, il peut faire référence à un état sous l'emprise de drogues, mais ce n'est pas un usage standard de l'adjectif.

An archaic adjective meaning 'nimble' or 'light-footed', often used in older poetry. In modern slang, it can refer to being under the influence of drugs, but this is not a standard adjective usage.

1. Buoyant and rhythmicB2informal

   Having a light, lively, and rhythmic quality, often used to describe music or movement.

   rythmé et léger

   • The song has a tripping beat that makes you want to dance.
   • Her tripping steps matched the melody perfectly.
   • The band played a tripping tune that filled the room with energy.

   Synonymesbouncyjauntylightliltinglivelyrhythmicsprightlyswinging

   Antonymesclumsyheavylaboredponderousstiff

2. Nimble and quickB2formal

   Moving with ease, agility, and speed; light-footed.

   Leste, agile, vif

   • The dancer's tripping movements captivated the audience.
   • He walked with a tripping gait across the stage.
   • The cat made a tripping leap onto the windowsill.

   Synonymesagilebriskfleetlight-footedlivelynimblequicksprightlyspry

   Antonymesawkwardclumsyheavyleadenslow

• Verbe désignant l'action de trébucher ou de perdre l'équilibre en marchant, ou le fait d'effectuer un voyage.

A verb used to indicate the act of stumbling or losing one's balance while walking, or to make a journey.

1. Stumble or lose footingA2informal

   To catch one's foot on something and stumble or fall.

   Trébucher

   • She tripped on the carpet and fell.
   • He tripped over the toy left on the floor.
   • Be careful not to trip on the loose wire.

   Synonymesmishapslipstumbletrip up

2. Travel or journeyA2informal

   To go on a short journey or excursion, often for pleasure.

   voyage, excursion

   • We tripped to the beach for the weekend.
   • They tripped around Europe during summer.
   • She tripped off to the store for some milk.

   Synonymesjauntjourneytourtraveltrekvoyage

Variantes phrasaltrip outtrip up