Roulaient (en. Were rolling)

/ʁu.lɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To move something across a surface using rotation.

The cars were rolling on the road.

Les voitures roulaient sur la route.

To have a circular or rotating movement.

The bicycle wheels rolled easily.

Les roues de la bicyclette roulaient facilement.

To be in motion, to move.

The children rolled on the grass.

Les enfants roulaient sur l'herbe.

Derived from the verb 'rouler' in Old French.

to have a wander (to have a bit of life experience)

To have experience or travel often.

rouler sa bosse

to be in a disadvantageous position

To be in a disadvantageous position.

rouler sous le vent

to go at a gentle pace

To go at a gentle pace.

rouler en douceur

to roll

Verb that means to move or spin.

rouler

wheel

Circular object that enables movement.

roue

rolling

Action of rolling, often referring to a noise.

roulement

Rolling for a side job

I do this just to roll in a bit of money.

Je fais ça juste pour rouler un peu d'argent.

Rolling a joint

They spent the afternoon rolling joints.

Ils ont passé l'après-midi à rouler des joints.