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    Errer (en. Wander)

    /eʁeʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move while walking without a defined direction.
    He enjoys wandering in the woods to recharge.
    Il aime errer dans les bois pour se ressourcer.
    To make a mistake.
    He wandered thinking that the exam was today.
    Il a erré en croyant que l'examen était aujourd'hui.
    To be in a state of confusion or disorientation.
    She was lost in her thoughts after that unexpected news.
    Elle errait dans ses pensées après cette nouvelle inattendue.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'errare', meaning 'to err, to make a mistake'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wander aimlessly
    To move without a specific destination.
    errer sans but
    to drift in one's thoughts
    To be distracted or confused in one's thoughts.
    errer dans ses pensées
    to wander from side to side
    To move from one side to the other without aim.
    errer de gauche à droite

    Related Words

    wandering
    The state of wandering, often related to a search for meaning or direction.
    errance
    erroneous
    That which is false, incorrect.
    erroné

    Slang Meanings

    To get lost in a place or situation.
    He completely got lost while wandering in the city.
    Il s'est complètement perdu en errant dans la ville.
    To be in uncertainty or confusion.
    She was wandering in her thoughts, not knowing what to do.
    Elle errait dans ses pensées, ne sachant pas quoi faire.