Formation générale IELTS (Band 6-7) - Mouvements

to run at a steady, slow pace, especially for exercise

jogger

to move to a new position by raising one's foot and then putting it down in a different spot

marcher

to move or act very quickly

se précipiter

to move quietly and stealthily, often with the intention of avoiding detection or being unnoticed

se faufiler

to move slowly and quietly while staying close to the ground or other surface

ramer

to walk slowly and carefully on one's toes

marcher sur la pointe des pieds

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

errer

to take a long walk in the countryside or mountains for exercise or pleasure

faire de la randonnée

to go for a long walk or journey, particularly in the mountains, forests, etc. as an adventure

randonner

to run very fast for a short distance, typically as a form of exercise

sprint

to jump very high or over a long distance

sauter

to leap or spring over an obstacle with the aid of hands or a pole

sauter

to jump over obstacles while running

sauter par-dessus

to suddenly move or cause someone or something move downward, forward, or into something

plonger

to perform a backward somersault, typically in the air

faire un salto arrière

to move with a rapid up-and-down motion

battre

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

flatter

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

balancer

to spin or rotate quickly with a graceful motion

tourbillonner

to run or move quickly and suddenly, often with great force or urgency

se précipiter

to move quickly and with small, rapid steps, often in a hurried or nervous manner

se précipiter

to slide or move sideways, often unintentionally

glisser

to move toward a lower level

descendre

to slope or incline upward

s'élever

to go from one place to another with no specific destination or purpose in mind

errer

to walk ostentatiously or confidently

parader

to move with speed and intensity

se précipiter

to lower the head or body quickly as a gesture of avoidance or to avoid being hit

baisser la tête

to pull with a quick, forceful movement

tirer

to accidentally hit something with one's foot and almost fall

trébucher

to go across or to the other side of something

traverser

to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward

propulser

to step heavily or crush underfoot with force

piétiner