to swing

swing

swɪng

sving

slingstingsewing

Définition et signification de « swing » en anglais

to swing

VERBE

se balancer

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

Intransitive

Transitive: to swing sb/sth

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

verbe de mouvement

régulier

présent

swing

3e personne du singulier

swings

participe présent

swinging

passé simple

swung

participe passé

swung

Exemples

The pendulum clock swung back and forth with a rhythmic tick-tock.

L'horloge à pendule oscillait d'avant en arrière avec un tic-tac rythmique.

balancer, swinguer

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

Transitive: to swing a handled implement

Exemples

The tennis player skillfully swung the racket, sending the ball over the net.

Le joueur de tennis a habilement balancé la raquette, envoyant la balle par-dessus le filet.

influencer

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

Transitive: to swing a opinion or perception

Exemples

The passionate speech by the activist managed to swing public opinion in favor of environmental conservation.

Le discours passionné de l'activiste a réussi à faire basculer l'opinion publique en faveur de la conservation de l'environnement.

gagner, réussir

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

Transitive: to swing an achievement

Exemples

The cunning politician managed to swing the vote in his favor.

Le politicien rusé a réussi à influencer le vote en sa faveur.

swinguer, balancer

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

Intransitive

Exemples

The quartet jammed in the garage, letting the music swing organically.

Le quatuor a improvisé dans le garage, laissant la musique swinguer naturellement.

balancer, osciller

to move or walk with a rhythmic and swaying motion

Intransitive

Exemples

The dancer effortlessly swung across the stage.

Le danseur a balancé sans effort à travers la scène.

balancer, osciller

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

Transitive: to swing sth

Exemples

She swung her arms gracefully as she walked down the runway.

Elle balançait ses bras avec grâce en descendant le podium.

swinguer, jouer avec swing

to perform music with a fluid and rhythmically expressive style

Intransitive

Exemples

The jazz pianist began to swing, infusing the melody with a playful and improvisational rhythm.

Le pianiste de jazz a commencé à swinguer, insufflant à la mélodie un rythme ludique et improvisé.

balancer, osciller

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

Intransitive

Exemples

The wind chimes swung in the garden, their melodious tones filling the air as they hung freely.

Les carillons éoliens oscillaient dans le jardin, leurs tons mélodieux remplissant l'air alors qu'ils pendaient librement.

animer, vibrer

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

Intransitive

Exemples

The new nightclub aims to swing, offering a vibrant atmosphere with the latest music and entertainment.

Le nouveau nightclub vise à swinguer, offrant une atmosphère vibrante avec les dernières musiques et divertissements.

échanger, swinguer

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

Intransitive

Exemples

The adventurous couple decided to swing and explore the dynamics of the swinging lifestyle.

Le couple aventureux a décidé de swinguer et d'explorer les dynamiques du mode de vie échangiste.

Swing

NOM

balançoire

a play device that supports a person moving back and forth

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

inanimé

composition morphologique

simple

dénombrable

forme plurielle

swings

Exemples

The children spent the afternoon on the playground swing.

Les enfants ont passé l'après-midi sur la balançoire du terrain de jeu.

swing, musique swing

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

Exemples

The jazz band played a lively swing that had the audience tapping their feet and swaying to the rhythm.

Le groupe de jazz a joué un swing énergique qui a fait taper du pied et se balancer au rythme le public.

swing, danse swing

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

Exemples

The dance floor came alive with the infectious rhythm of swing, as couples twirled and spun to the upbeat tunes of the jazz band.

La piste de danse s'est animée avec le rythme entraînant du swing, tandis que les couples tournoyaient et tournaient au son des airs entraînants du groupe de jazz.

un coup large, un mouvement ample

a broad, sweeping blow, stroke, or motion, typically with an arm, weapon, or object

Exemples

The boxer's swing missed his opponent entirely.

Le swing du boxeur a complètement manqué son adversaire.

revirement

a noticeable shift from one opinion, position, or state to another

Exemples

There has been a swing in public opinion toward renewable energy.

Il y a eu un revirement de l'opinion publique en faveur des énergies renouvelables.

balancement, oscillation

movement from one place or position to another by shifting back and forth or oscillating

Exemples

The gate has a swing that allows it to open both ways.

La porte a un battant qui lui permet de s'ouvrir dans les deux sens.

élan, dynamique

a state of sustained, vigorous, and characteristic activity, often showing momentum or rhythm

Exemples

The team is in a good swing after several consecutive wins.

L'équipe est dans un bon élan après plusieurs victoires consécutives.

coup, frappe

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

Exemples

He took a powerful swing at the pitch but missed.

Il a pris un coup puissant à la balle mais l'a manqué.

coup, mouvement

the action of hitting the golf ball with the club

Exemples

His swing is smooth and controlled.

Son swing est fluide et contrôlé.

rythme swing, cadence swing

a lively, jaunty, or syncopated rhythm in music, especially jazz

Exemples

The band played a classic swing that made everyone dance.

Le groupe a joué un swing classique qui a fait danser tout le monde.

Arbre Lexical

swinger

swing

Mots Proches

Définition et signification de « swing » en anglais

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