How is the word vaciller translated from French to English

Se déplacer brusquement de côté en perdant l'équilibre.

To move suddenly and unsteadily to one side.

verb
English translation
Lurch

Examples with “vaciller”

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  • Le bus a vacillé dans le virage. The bus lurched around the corner.

  • Le navire a fait une violente embardée. The ship gave a violent lurch.

  • Il a vacillé sur le côté et a attrapé la rampe. He lurched to one side and grabbed the rail.

  • Dans une embardée soudaine, le train s'est ébranlé. With a sudden lurch, the train pulled away.

  • Pourquoi cette table vacille-t-elle quand je m'appuie dessus ? Why does this table lurch when I lean on it?

  • Tu as senti cette embardée à l'instant ? Did you feel that lurch just now?

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FAQ about “vaciller”

How is “vaciller” translated from French?
“vaciller” translates into English as “Lurch”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “vaciller” mean?
Meaning of “vaciller”: Se déplacer brusquement de côté en perdant l'équilibre. In English — “Lurch”.
What part of speech is “vaciller”?
“vaciller” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “vaciller”?
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