troll

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : créature surnaturelle du folklore scandinave ; type de chanson où les voix se succèdent ; leurre de pêche utilisé pour le traînage ; ou pêche consistant à faire traîner une ligne appâtée dans l'eau.

A noun with multiple meanings: a supernatural creature from Scandinavian folklore; a type of partsong where voices follow each other; a fisherman's lure used in trolling; or the act of angling by drawing a baited line through the water.

1. Mythological creatureB2formal

   A supernatural being from Scandinavian folklore, often depicted as a dwarf or giant, living in caves or mountains.

   Troll (créature mythologique)

   • The old legend tells of a troll living under the bridge.
   • In the story, the troll turned to stone when sunlight hit it.
   • Children were warned about trolls in the deep forest.

   Synonymesgoblinmonsterogre

2. Round songC1formalart

   A musical composition where voices enter one after another, singing the same melody but starting at different times.

   canon (musique)

   • The choir performed a beautiful troll at the concert.
   • We sang a troll in music class, with each part starting a few bars later.
   • The composer wrote a complex troll for four voices.

   Synonymescanoncatchrotaround

3. Fishing lureB2formalsport

   A type of bait or artificial lure used in trolling, a method of fishing where a baited line is drawn through the water.

   Leurre de pêche à la traîne

   • He attached a bright troll to his fishing line.
   • The fisherman used a troll to catch a large salmon.
   • Different trolls are designed for different types of fish.

   Synonymesbaitlure

4. Fishing methodB2formalsport

   The act of fishing by pulling a baited line behind a moving boat.

   Pêche à la traîne

   • Troll is a popular technique for catching deep-water fish.
   • They spent the afternoon trolling along the coast.
   • The captain slowed the boat for better troll results.

• Verbe signifiant pêcher en traînant un leurre derrière un bateau, ou, dans l'usage moderne informel, publier délibérément des messages provocateurs ou insultants sur Internet pour susciter une réaction.

A verb meaning to fish by trailing a baited line behind a boat, or in modern informal usage, to deliberately post provocative or offensive messages online to elicit a reaction.

1. To move or circulateB2formal

   To move around or cause to move in a circular or wandering manner.

   se déplacer en tournant / errer

   • The boat trolled slowly around the lake.
   • He trolled the streets looking for a place to eat.
   • The dancers trolled around the maypole.

   Synonymesambledriftmeanderroamsaunterstrolltraipsewander

2. To fish with a moving lineB1formal

   To fish by trailing a baited line behind a moving boat.

   Pêcher à la traîne

   • They spent the afternoon trolling for salmon.
   • The fisherman trolled the lure behind the boat.
   • Trolling is a popular method for catching large fish.

3. To sing in a roundC1formalbritish

   To sing the parts of a round or catch in succession.

   chanter en canon

   • The choir trolled the old round beautifully.
   • They trolled the melody, each voice entering in turn.
   • The children trolled a simple song in the classroom.

4. To sing loudly and freelyB2informal

   To sing in a loud, uninhibited, or cheerful manner.

   Chanter à tue-tête

   • He trolled a sea shanty at the top of his lungs.
   • The group trolled folk songs around the campfire.
   • She trolled happily while doing the dishes.

   Synonymesbelt outcarolchantwarble

5. To praise in songC1formal

   To celebrate or praise someone or something through singing.

   chanter les louanges

   • The minstrels trolled the king's bravery.
   • They trolled the hero's deeds in a ballad.
   • The poet trolled the beauty of the landscape.

   Synonymescarolcelebratechantextolglorifylaudsing

6. To speak or recite rapidlyC1formal

   To speak or recite in a quick, rolling, or rhythmic manner.

   débiter rapidement

   • He trolled off a list of names without pausing.
   • The auctioneer trolled the bids in a rapid voice.
   • She trolled the poem with a rolling cadence.

   Synonymesrattle offreel offspout