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overstep

/ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈstɛp/

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noun

Enjambement

A gait in which the hind foot touches ground in front of where the front foot touches the ground.

Examples :

"The horse's overstep was a problem during the show jumping competition. "

L'enjambement du cheval a posé problème lors de la compétition de saut d'obstacles.

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noun

Excès, dépassement

A movement in which one oversteps.

Examples :

"The child's overstep during the race caused him to fall. "

L'excès de l'enfant pendant la course l'a fait tomber.

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verb

Dépasser, outrepasser

To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.

Examples :

"That color scheme really oversteps the bounds of good taste."

Cette palette de couleurs dépasse vraiment les limites du bon goût.

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verb

Dépasser, empiéter

To take a step in which the foot touches ground too far forward.

Examples :

"The child overstepped the curb while running to catch the bus. "

L'enfant a dépassé le trottoir en courant pour attraper le bus.

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verb

Dépasser

To move with a gait such that the hind foot touches the ground forward of the point where the front foot touches the ground.

Examples :

"The horse overstepped its legs during the race, causing its rider to stumble. "

Le cheval a dépassé ses jambes pendant la course, ce qui a fait trébucher son cavalier.

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