Galoper (en. Gallop)
/ɡalɔpe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To move quickly by running or on horseback.
The horse began to gallop across the field.
Le cheval a commencé à galoper sur le champ.
To be in rapid motion, often without a specific purpose.
He galloped in the park to catch his friend.
Il a galopé dans le parc pour attraper son ami.
To make rapid progress in a given situation.
The construction work is galloping forward thanks to the efficient team.
Les travaux de construction galopent grâce à l'équipe efficace.
Etymology
From Middle French 'galoper', derived from 'galope', which means 'to run'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
galloping at a gallop
To move very quickly.
galoper au galop
galloping at full speed
To move with great speed.
galoper à toute allure
galloping like the wind
To move very fast, spontaneously.
galoper comme le vent
Related Words
race
Action of running, physical activity involving speed.
course
horse
Equine animal, often used for galloping.
cheval
fast
Refers to something that has or expresses great speed.
rapide
Slang Meanings
To move quickly
He was galloping through the city to arrive on time.
Il galopait à travers la ville pour arriver à l'heure.
To be very busy or in a hurry
She is galloping along with all her projects.
Elle est en train de galoper avec tous ses projets.