verb🔗ShareChanceler, tituberTo make such a sudden, unsteady movement."The bus lurched forward as the driver slammed on the brakes. "Le bus a chancelé en avant lorsque le conducteur a freiné brusquement.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngloutir, dévorerTo swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up."The hungry child lurched down all the cookies in the jar. "L'enfant affamé a englouti tous les cookies dans le bocal.actionfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLaisser tomber, flouerTo leave someone in the lurch; to cheat."The dishonest contractor lurched his client by taking the upfront payment and never finishing the renovations. "L'entrepreneur malhonnête a laissé tomber son client en prenant le paiement initial et en ne terminant jamais les rénovations.moralcharacterbusinessvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDépouiller, volerTo rob."The thief lurched the old woman of her purse as she walked down the street. "Le voleur a dépouillé la vieille femme de son sac à main alors qu'elle marchait dans la rue.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe baisser pour éviter, se tapirTo evade by stooping; to lurk."The cat lurched behind the sofa, trying to avoid the dog. "Le chat s'est baissé derrière le canapé, essayant d'éviter le chien.actionwaybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
