IELTS Académique (Band 8 et Plus) - 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 comme des canards

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

trébuchant

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

serpenter

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

jogging

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

marcher en rythme

to move quickly and with short, hasty steps

courir

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

un des mouvements de gymnastique

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

frétiller

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

saut périlleux (gymnastique)

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

mouvement rapide

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

danser vite

to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction

courir à la hâte

to pull something heavy with effort, force, or difficulty

traîner quelque chose de lourd

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

ramper

to turn or move around an axis or center

tourner autour d'un axe

to climb a surface using hands and feet

se hisser

to move in a loose, uncontrolled, or erratic manner

se déplacer de manière erratique et incontrôlable

to move or run away quickly and unexpectedly

bouger ou sauter brusquement

to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound

tomber soudainement

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

osciller

to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface

glisser sur une surface (accidentellement)

to move rapidly

se déplaçant extrêmement vite

to move quickly and lightly in a particular direction or manner

ça bouge très vite

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

ça bouge très vite

to get stuck in mud or wet ground, preventing movement

être coincé