Galopait (en. Galloped)

/ɡa.lɔ.pɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To rise or move at a gallop, generally used to denote a rapid movement.

The horse was galloping at full speed in the field.

Le cheval galopait à toute vitesse dans le champ.

To perform the action of running quickly and energetically.

The child was joyfully galloping in the park.

L'enfant galopait joyeusement dans le parc.

To move with broad movements, similar to those of a gallop.

The dog was enthusiastically galloping around its owner.

Le chien galopait autour de son maître avec enthousiasme.

From the verb 'galoper', which comes from the old French 'galoper', itself of uncertain origin.

full gallop

To move extremely quickly, often used to describe a race.

galop à fond

trial gallop

A quick trial to evaluate speed or performance.

galop d'essai

to go at a gallop

To move quickly.

aller à galop

gallop

Rapid movement on four legs, used for horses.

galop

to start at a gallop

To start a movement or activity with a lot of energy.

démarrer au galop

galloper

Referring to a horse or rider that is galloping.

galopeur

To run quickly without caring about the direction.

He was galloping through the streets laughing.

Il galopait dans les rues en riant.

To be excited or overflowing with energy.

After the coffee, he was ready to gallop off to work.

Après le café, il était prêt à galopait au travail.