Animaux - Verbes relatifs aux animaux
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(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

pâturer
Les vaches paissaient paisiblement dans le pâturage sous le soleil chaud.
to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory

chasser, traquer
to descend steeply and rapidly through the air

plonger
(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back

muer
Les serpents muent régulièrement en grandissant, perdant leur peau en grands morceaux.
(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

hiberner
Certains reptiles hibernent dans des terriers pour survivre aux conditions hivernales difficiles.
(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

migrer
Les oiseaux migrent vers le sud chaque hiver à la recherche de climats plus chauds.
to move through water by moving the arms and legs or, in animals, other parts of the body

nager
(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

percher
Un moineau se percha sur la clôture, regardant la cour.
to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

domestiquer
Les anciennes civilisations ont domestiqué des plantes comme le blé et le riz, les transformant en cultures de base pour l'agriculture.
(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food

nourrir, alimenter
(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds

chanter, gazouiller
to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

camoufler
Les soldats ont camouflé leurs véhicules pour éviter la détection ennemie.
to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

caresser
(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

picorer, donner des coups de bec
Le perroquet a appris à picorer les touches du piano.
to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

traquer, pister
Le guépard, connu pour sa vitesse incroyable, a commencé à traquer un groupe de gazelles à l'horizon.
(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

piquer
to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

mordre
to go higher while flying

monter
Le deltaplane planait dans les airs, porté par les courants ascendants chauds.
to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

ramper, onduler
Le lézard a glissé habilement sur les rochers, se fondant parfaitement dans son environnement.
to follow or run after someone or something in order to catch or reach them

poursuivre, chasser
(of a bird or an animal) to move forward by jumping on all feet

sauter
to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body

se hérisser
(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance

ruer, se cabrer
Dès que le cow-boy a monté le cheval, il a commencé à ruer.
to make thread or yarn by twisting fibers together

filer, tisser
to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

essaimer, affluer
Les journalistes essaiment autour de la célébrité à la première du film.
to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

polliniser
Le vent peut aussi polliniser certaines plantes, transportant les grains de pollen d'une fleur à une autre.
(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches

gazouiller, chantonner
to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

lisser, faire sa toilette
to build a nest or live in one

nicher
to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

se dépouiller de
to detect or become aware of someone or something by smelling

sentir, flairer
to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

charogner, fouiller pour trouver de la nourriture
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

chasser capturer et manger d'autres animaux, se nourrir d'autres animaux pour survivre
Les hiboux chassent les petits rongeurs pendant la nuit.
to stand or rise onto the back legs, usually referring to animals

se cabrer, se dresser sur ses pattes arrière
to scrape, strike, or handle something using the paws

gratter, tapoter
Le chien gratta le sol avec impatience.
to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

se nourrir régulièrement d'un type précis de nourriture, manger quelque chose comme nourriture pour survivre et grandir
Les micro-organismes dans le sol se nourrissent de matière organique, contribuant au cycle des nutriments.
to cause a marine animal to come onto shore or land, either intentionally or unintentionally

échouer, échouer intentionnellement
to move about in a lively and playful way, usually by jumping or running, as seen in the behavior of young or excited animals

folâtrer, gambader
Les dauphins joueurs folâtraient dans l'eau, faisant claquer leurs queues avec joie.
to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities

folâtrer, s'ébattre
to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior

ébouriffer, hérisser
to eject liquid from the body, especially for defense or to mark territory

asperger, vaporiser
to move suddenly backward or sideways because of fear or surprise

faire un écart, se cabrer
to scratch or scrape at a surface with hands or claws

gratter, griffer
Il grattait dans la terre à la recherche de pièces enterrées.
to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs

fouiller, fouiner
to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation

creuser, terrer
Les renards creusent souvent dans les collines pour un espace de vie sûr et caché.
to chew food that has been regurgitated from the stomach, as done by certain animals like cows

ruminer
Après avoir brouté, les moutons se sont installés pour ruminer.
(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter

trotter
Alors que les cavaliers approchaient, les chevaux de la calèche commencèrent à trotter le long du chemin pittoresque.
to eat vegetation such as young shoots or foliage in a meadow, pasture, or woodland

brouter, paître
Les lapins broutent les pissenlits et autres herbes sauvages.
to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles

galoper, bondir
to walk with a confident and often arrogant gait

se pavaner
Elle déambula sur le podium avec une présence imposante.
to jump high or a long distance, especially with a sudden powerful movement

bondir, sauter
to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

voltiger, papillonner
Les souvenirs de son enfance voltigent dans son esprit comme des ombres fugaces.
to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

planer, glisser
Le cygne glissa à travers l'étang tranquille, laissant une traînée de rides derrière lui.
to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

voltiger, battre des ailes
Les feuilles voltigeaient dans la brise douce, créant un bruissement apaisant.
to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps

gambader, courir vite et joyeusement
Alors que le soleil se couchait, les enfants gambadaient le long de la plage, ramassant des coquillages avec joie.
to move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal

rôder, se déplacer furtivement
to move forward or upward in large, energetic leaps

bondir, sauter
to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

se promener, flâner
Les touristes ont décidé de flâner le long des rues pavées.
to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

fondre, assaillir
Les agences de renseignement ont exécuté une opération secrète, fondant sur une cellule terroriste connue.
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

se dandiner, marcher en se dandinant
Après une longue journée de randonnée, ses jambes étaient si douloureuses qu'il ne pouvait que se dandiner pour retourner au campement.
to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

pousser
to move or travel through the air

voler
to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

marcher à quatre pattes, ramper
to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

se déplacer lourdement, avancer péniblement
to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

se balancer
