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drift verb

  /dɹɪft/
  • (intransitive) To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc.
 dériver
  • (intransitive) To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.
 dévier
  • (intransitive) To move haphazardly without any destination.
 errer

drift noun

  /dɹɪft/
  • The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.
  • The tendency of an act, argument, course of conduct, or the like; object aimed at or intended; intention; hence, also, import or meaning of a sentence or discourse; aim.
 dérive
continental drift
dérive des continents
genetic drift
dérive génétique
drift meter
dérivomètre
drift anchor
ancre flottante
drift net
filet dérivant
drift seed
haricot de la mer
wage drift
dérive salariale
drift apart
se perdre de vue
catch someone's drift
saisir [[l']]idée, suivre
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