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    Chancelant (en. Tottering)

    [ʃɑ̃s(ə)lɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which trembles or is about to fall.
    The tree staggering in the wind seemed about to collapse.
    L'arbre chancelant sous le vent semblait sur le point de s'effondrer.
    Refers to a person who has difficulties standing.
    After his fall, he was moving in a staggering manner.
    Après sa chute, il avançait de manière chancelante.
    Which is uncertain or precarious.
    His self-confidence was staggering after that failure.
    Sa confiance en lui était chancelante après cet échec.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to stagger', derived from Latin 'cancellare' meaning 'to make fall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be staggering
    To be in a state of uncertainty or instability.
    être chancelant
    to walk staggeringly
    To advance unsteadily, in an insecure manner.
    marcher chancelant
    a staggering mind
    A mind that doubts or hesitates.
    un esprit chancelant

    Related Words

    to stagger
    To fall or lose balance.
    chanceler
    wavering
    The action of wavering or hesitating between two choices.
    vacillation
    instability
    The state of being unstable or easily changeable.
    instabilité

    Slang Meanings

    State of drunkenness or imbalance.
    After a few drinks, he was completely staggering.
    Après quelques verres, il était complètement chancelant.
    Feeling of uncertainty or confusion.
    With all these changes, I was staggering in my decisions.
    Avec tous ces changements, j'étais chancelant dans mes décisions.