noun🔗ShareDériveThe drift of a ship or airplane in a leeward direction."The sailboat experienced a significant leeway as the wind shifted, causing it to drift towards the shore. "Le voilier a subi une dérive importante lorsque le vent a changé, ce qui l'a fait dériver vers le rivage.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMarge de manœuvre, latitude, libertéA varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility; margin, latitude, elbowroom."The teacher gave us some leeway on the due date for the project, understanding that some students had extracurricular activities. "Le professeur nous a donné une certaine marge de manœuvre pour la date limite du projet, comprenant que certains élèves avaient des activités extrascolaires.degreeamountabilitypossibilitybusinesssituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMarge, latitudeAn adverse discrepancy or variation in a cumulative process, usually in the phrase make up leeway."Because Sarah missed a week of school due to illness, she had to work hard to make up leeway in her math class. "Comme Sarah a manqué une semaine d'école à cause de la maladie, elle a dû travailler dur pour combler son retard en mathématiques.gapamountprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
