nager
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nager
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
a. to float
Des morceaux de bois mort nageaient dans le courant.Pieces of dead wood were floating in the current.
4. (figurative) (to be filled with a feeling or an atmosphere)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to swim (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Depuis qu’ils ont gagné à la loterie, les Brunet nagent dans l’opulence.Since winning the lottery, the Brunets have been swimming in riches.
5. (figurative) (to wear a garment that is too big)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to be swimming in (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Depuis que j’ai suivi un régime, je nage dans ce pantalon.Since I've been on a diet, I’m swimming in these pants.
6. (figurative) (to not understand)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to be lost
Mon cours de philo est trop dur ! Je nage complètement.My philosophy class is too hard! I’m completely lost.
b. to be out of one’s depth
J’aurais bien besoin d’un coup de main. Je nage un peu, là.I could really use a hand. I'm a bit out of my depth here.
c. to be all at sea (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le nouveau stagiaire nage complètement depuis qu’on l’a mis à l’accueil !The new trainee is all at sea since we moved him to the reception!
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
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