undulate

• Se dit de quelque chose qui se déplace par des mouvements ondulatoires doux ou qui présente une forme ondulée.

Describes something that moves in a smooth, wavelike motion or has a wavy form.

1. Having a wavy margin and rippled surfaceC2formal

   Describes an object, especially a leaf or a surface, that has a wavy edge and a rippled or undulating texture.

   ondulé

   • The undulate leaf of the oak tree is a key identifying feature.
   • The artist captured the undulate surface of the sand dunes in her painting.
   • The undulate margin of the fossil suggests it was a type of fern.

   Synonymescorrugatedrippledwavy

• Verbe décrivant un mouvement ou une progression ondulatoire et fluide, souvent continu ou sinueux.

A verb used to describe a smooth, wave-like motion or movement, often in a continuous or flowing manner.

1. Form ripplesC1formal

   To cause a liquid surface to move in small waves or ripples.

   former des ondulations

   • The breeze undulated the surface of the lake.
   • A stone thrown into the pond undulated the still water.
   • The wind undulated the tall grass in the field.

   Synonymesripplerufflewave

2. Have a wavy shapeC1formal

   To have a form that consists of soft, rounded curves or waves.

   Onduler (forme de vagues)

   • The landscape undulated gently towards the horizon.
   • Her hair undulated in soft waves down her back.
   • The sand dunes undulated across the desert.

   Synonymesbillowripplerollswellwave

3. Move with a wave-like motionC1formal

   To move in a smooth, wavy pattern, rising and falling.

   Onduler

   • The snake undulated across the sandy path.
   • The dancers' bodies undulated to the rhythm of the music.
   • The flag undulated in the strong wind.

   Synonymesbillowfluctuateheaveripplerollsurgeswaywave

4. Vary in soundC2formal

   To increase and decrease in volume or pitch, creating a wave-like effect.

   Onduler (variation sonore)

   • The singer's voice undulated beautifully through the aria.
   • The siren's wail undulated in the distance.
   • His speech undulated with emotion, rising and falling dramatically.

   Synonymesfluctuatemodulateoscillatewaver