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coasting

/ˈkoʊstɪŋ/ /ˈkəʊstɪŋ/

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verb

Rouler en roue libre, avancer sur sa lancée

To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.

Examples :

"When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station."

Quand je suis tombé en panne d'essence, j'ai heureusement réussi à rouler en roue libre jusqu'à une station-service voisine.

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verb

Naviguer le long de la côte

To sail along a coast.

Examples :

"The sailboat was coasting along the California coast, enjoying the gentle breeze. "

Le voilier naviguait le long de la côte californienne, profitant de la brise légère.

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verb

Se laisser aller, naviguer sans effort

To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.

Examples :

"After getting a good grade on the midterm, Sarah was just coasting through the rest of the semester, not studying much or doing her best work. "

Après avoir obtenu une bonne note au partiel, Sarah s'est contentée de se laisser aller pendant le reste du semestre, sans beaucoup étudier ni faire de son mieux.

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verb

S'approcher de, longer

To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.

Examples :

"The car was coasting alongside the school bus, waiting for the children to disembark. "

La voiture longeait le bus scolaire, attendant que les enfants descendent.

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verb

Naviguer le long de la côte

To sail by or near; to follow the coastline of.

Examples :

"The sailboat was coasting along the California coastline, enjoying the sunset. "

Le voilier longeait la côte californienne, profitant du coucher de soleil.

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verb

Naviguer le long de la côte

To conduct along a coast or river bank.

Examples :

"The boat was coasting along the riverbank, allowing us to see the wildlife. "

Le bateau naviguait le long de la berge, nous permettant d'observer la faune.

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verb

Faire de la luge, glisser

To slide downhill; to slide on a sled upon snow or ice.

Examples :

"After reaching the top of the snowy hill, the children started coasting down on their sleds, laughing with joy. "

Après avoir atteint le sommet de la colline enneigée, les enfants ont commencé à faire de la luge, riant de joie.

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noun

Cabotage, navigation côtière

The act of sailing along a coast, or from port to port.

Examples :

"The old sailboat was designed primarily for coastal coasting, not long voyages across open ocean. "

Le vieux voilier était conçu principalement pour le cabotage, et non pour les longs voyages en haute mer.

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noun

Rouler en roue libre

The act of an already moving vehicle rolling along without use of power for a short distance.

Examples :

"The bicyclist enjoyed the coasting down the hill after pedaling so hard to get to the top. "

Le cycliste a apprécié de rouler en roue libre en bas de la colline après avoir pédalé si fort pour arriver en haut.

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