tanguer

tanguer
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to spin
Quand je me lève trop vite, j'ai l'impression que tout tangue autour de moi.When I stand up too quickly, I feel as if everything is spinning around me.
a. to reel
J'ai monté les escaliers en tanguant avant de m'affaler sur le canapé.I reeled up the stairs and slumped onto the sofa.
b. to sway
Tout mon corps tanguait comme si je venais d'apprendre à marcher.My whole body swayed as if I'd just learned how to walk.
a. to pitch
Quand le bateau tangue, il faut fixer la ligne d'horizon pour éviter le mal de mer.When the boat is pitching, you need to keep your eyes on the horizon to avoid seasickness.
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