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    Rouler (en. To roll)

    ʁule

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move by turning.
    He rolls the ball on the ground.
    Il roule la balle sur le sol.
    To drive a vehicle.
    She rolls at a reasonable speed on the road.
    Elle roule à une vitesse raisonnable sur la route.
    To form into a roll.
    He rolls the dough to make crepes.
    Il roule la pâte pour faire des crêpes.
    To advance rapidly.
    The train rolls at full speed.
    Le train roule à pleine vitesse.
    To be in motion.
    Ideas are rolling in his head.
    Les idées roulent dans sa tête.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'rotulare' which means 'to turn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to roll quietly
    To act secretly or discreetly.
    rouler en douce
    to roam around
    To travel a lot, often in search of adventure.
    rouler sa bosse
    to be rolling in money
    To be very rich, to have a lot of money.
    rouler sur l'or
    to wrap oneself in
    To be closely involved in something.
    s'enrouler dans

    Related Words

    roulade
    A rolling movement, a rolled shot.
    roulade
    roller
    Cylindrical object, often used for rolls of paper.
    rouleau
    rolling
    Action of rolling or causing to roll.
    roulement

    Slang Meanings

    To drive without a license.
    He has been driving without a license for months.
    Il roule sans permis depuis des mois.
    To be having fun or partying.
    We are going to party tonight.
    On va rouler ce soir à la fête.