Swing

/swˈɪŋ/

/ˈswɪŋ/

Définition et Signification de "swing"

to swing

VERBE

se balancer

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

Intransitive

Transitive: to swing sb/sth

frapper, balancer

to strike or target something using a sweeping motion, typically with the arm

Transitive: to swing a handled implement

influencer

to shift or cause to shift from one opinion, mood, etc. to another

Transitive: to swing a opinion or perception

gagner, réussir

to succeed in achieving or getting something, particularly in a dishonest way

Transitive: to swing an achievement

donner du swing, balancer

(of music) to be performed or played with a distinctive rhythmic feel characterized by a lively, propulsive groove

Intransitive

se balancer, swinguer

to move or walk with a rhythmic and swaying motion

Intransitive

balancer, osciller

to move or propel in a curving, pendulum-like motion, often smoothly and with a sense of ease

Transitive: to swing sth

swinguer, jouer avec style

to perform music with a fluid and rhythmically expressive style

Intransitive

se balancer, osciller

to be suspended from a support and move freely in a pendulum-like manner

Intransitive

être en plein essor, s'affirmer

to be in a state of liveliness, excitement, and modernity

Intransitive

avoir des échanges de partenaires, se livrer au swinging

to engage in consensual, non-monogamous activities involving the exchange of partners

Intransitive

Swing

NOM

balançoire

a seat hung by overhead chains or ropes on which people can sit on and move back and forth, often seen in playgrounds

swing, swing jazz

a form of jazz characterized by its lively rhythms, syncopated beats, and emphasis on improvisation, notably popularized in the 1930s and 1940s

swing, danse swing

a lively and energetic style of dance characterized by rhythmic movements, spins, turns, and coordinated footwork

What is "swing"?

Swing is a lively and rhythmic style of dance that developed in the 1920s and 1930s, often performed to jazz music. It includes various forms like Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Jitterbug. Swing dance features upbeat, energetic movements with lots of spins, jumps, and intricate footwork. It is typically danced with a partner and emphasizes fun, rhythm, and improvisation.

coup, frappe

a sweeping blow or stroke

revirement

a noticeable change from one opinion to another

balançoire, oscillation

changing location by moving back and forth

élan, dynamisme

a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity

balayer, coup de bâton

the act of a batter attempting to hit the ball with the bat in baseball

balancement, frappe

the action of hitting the golf ball with the club