afoot in French
afoot in French is debout, en cours — afoot means happening, in progress, or being planned, often secretly.
afoot in French
debout
On foot. (support of the body, standing)
en cours
(figurative) In motion; in action; astir; stirring; in progress.
What does "afoot" mean?
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adv Happening, in progress, or being planned, often secretly.
"There were rumours that something was afoot at head office."
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afoot in a sentence
- There were rumours that something was afoot at head office.
- Plans were afoot to merge the two departments.
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What is "afoot" in French?
"afoot" in French is debout, en cours. afoot means: Happening, in progress, or being planned, often secretly.
How do you use "afoot" in a sentence?
Example: "There were rumours that something was afoot at head office." In French, "afoot" is debout, en cours.
Are there other ways to say "afoot" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "afoot": debout, en cours.
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