promener

promener
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to walk (dog)
Mon voisin va promener mon chien pendant que je suis au travail.My neighbor is going to walk my dog while I'm at work.
b. to take out for a walk (dog)
Tous les soirs, Léa promène son chien au parc.Every evening, Léa takes her dog out for a walk in the park.
c. to take around (people)
La guide promène le groupe de touristes à travers la ville.The guide is taking the tour group around through the city.
a. to let wander
Le comédien a promené son regard sur le public avant de s'avancer pour le salut final.The actor let his gaze wander over the audience before stepping forward for the final bow.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to mislead)
a. to lead on
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Mon patron m’a promis une promotion. Il m’a promené pendant des mois, et il ne s’est rien passé.My boss promised me a promotion. He led me on for months, and nothing happened.
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