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dawdle in French

dawdle in French is lambiner, traîner, flâner — dawdle means to move slowly or take much longer than necessary, often because of a lack of urgency.

dawdle in French

lambiner
verb
traîner
verb
flâner
verb
musarder
verb
pateter
verb
traînailler
verb

What does "dawdle" mean?

  1. verb To move slowly or take much longer than necessary, often because of a lack of urgency.
    "Stop dawdling and get your shoes on, we're late!"

dawdle in a sentence

  • Stop dawdling and get your shoes on, we're late!
  • He dawdled on the walk home, stopping to look in every shop window.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "dawdle" in French?

"dawdle" in French is lambiner, traîner, flâner. dawdle means: To move slowly or take much longer than necessary, often because of a lack of urgency.

How do you use "dawdle" in a sentence?

Example: "Stop dawdling and get your shoes on, we're late!" In French, "dawdle" is lambiner, traîner, flâner.

Are there other ways to say "dawdle" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "dawdle": lambiner, traîner, flâner, musarder, pateter, traînailler.

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