Formation générale IELTS (Band 8 et supérieur) - Mouvements

to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs

marcher en se dandinant

to move with an unsteady, rocking, or swaying motion, often implying a lack of stability or balance

osciller

(of a river, trail, etc.) to follow along a curvy or indirect path

sinuer

to run faster than a walk but slower than a full sprint

trottiner

to tread heavily and forcefully, often with a rhythmic or deliberate motion

marcher lourdement

to move quickly and with short, hasty steps

se précipiter

to perform a gymnastic move involving rolling the body sideways in a full circle, typically with arms and legs extended

faire un salto

to twist, turn, or move with quick, contorted motions

se contorsionner

to perform a gymnastic or acrobatic movement in which the body makes a complete revolution, typically forwards or backwards, with the feet passing over the head

faire un saut périlleux

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

voltiger

to dance, move, or skip with quick, lively steps

danser

to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction

filer

to pull something or someone along the ground, usually with difficulty

tirer

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

glisser

to turn or move around an axis or center

tourner autour

to climb a surface using hands and feet

grimper

to move in a loose, uncontrolled, or erratic manner

se débattre

to move or run away quickly and unexpectedly

s'enfuir

to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound

plouf

to quickly move forward while also swaying left and right in an uncontrolled and dangerous way

dérober

to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface

glisser

to move rapidly

filer

to move quickly and lightly in a particular direction or manner

fouetter

to move swiftly in a specified direction, leaving a visible trail or mark

tracer

to get stuck in mud or wet ground, preventing movement

s'enliser