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to creep
01
ramper, grimper
to move slowly and quietly while staying close to the ground or other surface
Intransitive: to creep to a direction
Example
The spider, with delicate precision, began to creep across the ceiling.
L'araignée, avec une délicate précision, a commencé à se faufiler sur le plafond.
In the garden, the inchworm started to creep along the stem of the flower.
Dans le jardin, le ver de terre a commencé à ramper le long de la tige de la fleur.
02
ramper, se faufiler
to move slowly and quietly, especially in order to avoid being noticed or to approach someone unnoticed
Intransitive: to creep to a direction
Example
The cat crept through the tall grass, stalking its prey.
Le chat se faufila à travers les hautes herbes, traquant sa proie.
As the detective observed the suspect's hideout, he saw a shadowy figure creep along the alley.
Alors que le détective observait le repaire du suspect, il vit une silhouette ombragée se faufiler le long de la ruelle.
03
ramer, s'étendre
to grow slowly along the ground or another surface, typically by extending stems or branches
Intransitive: to creep to a direction
Example
The ivy began to creep along the garden wall, creating a lush green covering.
Le lierre a commencé à ramer le long du mur du jardin, créant un riche revêtement vert.
The vines of the pumpkin plant started to creep across the garden.
Les vignes de la plante de citrouille ont commencé à s'étendre à travers le jardin.
04
cringer, flatter
to act or behave in a servile manner, often characterized by exaggerated humility
Intransitive: to creep | to creep to sb
Example
The employee would always creep to the boss, offering constant compliments and nodding excessively to gain favor.
L'employé se faisait toujours cringer devant le patron, offrant des compliments constants et hochant la tête de manière excessive pour gagner ses faveurs.
The actor, eager to impress the director, would creep on set.
L'acteur, désireux d'impressionner le réalisateur, se cringerait sur le plateau.
05
(of something) to slowly and steadily spread or move, often in a way that is hard to notice at first
Example
The fog crept across the valley at dawn.
The influence of new technology crept into every part of the business.
Creep
01
rampe, creep
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
02
pâturage électrifié, enclos pour les jeunes animaux
a pen that is fenced so that young animals can enter but adults cannot
03
virevolte, fléchissement
a slow longitudinal movement or deformation
04
un creep, un étrange
someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
05
avancement lent, avancer discrètement, avancer sans bruit
the gradual development or growth of something, particularly an indiscernible one
