The crocodile was lurking in the water, waiting for the right moment to strike.
Le crocodile guettait dans l'eau, attendant le moment idéal pour attaquer.
And all the while the truth was lurking in the shadows.
Et la vérité était tapie dans l'ombre.
I was lurking around the corner.
J'étais aux aguets derrière le coin.
But we were not aware of what was lurking in our mailboxes next day.
On savait pas ce qui nous attendait le lendemain dans notre courrier.
I didn't want it to seem like I was lurking.
Je voudrais pas passer pour un rôdeur.
It seemed as if whatever unholy force was lurking in the woods was toying with him.
Il avait la sensation qu’une force sacrilège tapie dans les bois prenait plaisir à jouer avec lui.
It was lurking everywhere.
C'était épuisant.
They very seldom did, for they had a feeling that something unpleasant was lurking down there, down at the very roots of the mountain.
Ils ne s’y hasardaient que très rarement, car ils avaient l’impression que quelque chose de très déplaisant était tapi là en bas, au centre même de la montagne.
The prowler was lurking in the shadows, waiting for the opportune moment to carjack the old woman.
Le rôdeur se cachait dans l’ombre, attendant le moment opportun pour voler la voiture de la vieille femme.
Who was lurking outside our house? Well, we didn't want to worry you, Kyle, but we found some blood on the sill outside your window.
On ne voulait pas t'inquiéter, mais on a trouvé du sang sur le rebord de ta fenêtre.
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