Meaning of "vagrantly" in English

The term "vagrantly" describes an action or behavior that is conducted in a wandering or erratic manner, often without a clear goal or purpose. It is derived from the adjective "vagrant," which refers to someone who moves from place to place without a fixed home. When used to describe behavior, it implies a sense of aimlessness or lack of direction, often associated with unpredictability or randomness. The word can also carry a connotation of neglect or carelessness, suggesting actions that are indiscriminate or thoughtless.

Meaning of "vagrantly" in French

In French, "vagrantly" can be directly translated as "de manière vagabonde" or "errantement," relating to the notion of wandering without a fixed destination. This term conveys a sense of aimlessness and unpredictability similar to its English counterpart. It describes an action done without a clear purpose or objective. The use of the term in French retains the same nuances of randomness and lack of consistent focus, often implying a carefree approach that lacks a specific direction or intention.

Pronunciation of "vagrantly" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈveɪɡrəntli/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "vagrantly" usually remains consistent across different English dialects, with minor variations in accent. In American English, the 'a' might be pronounced slightly longer, while in British English, the 'r' might be softer or non-rhotic (less pronounced).

Pronunciation of "vagrantly" in French

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Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. He walked vagrantly through the streets, unsure of where to go. (Il marchait errantement dans les rues, incertain de sa destination.)

  2. Her thoughts wandered vagrantly as she sat in the quiet garden. (Ses pensées errèrent de manière vagabonde alors qu'elle était assise dans le jardin tranquille.)

  3. The vagrantly blowing wind scattered the papers everywhere. (Le vent soufflait de manière vagabonde, dispersant les papiers partout.)

  4. The artist painted vagrantly, letting creativity flow without limits. (L'artiste peint de manière vagabonde, laissant la créativité s'exprimer sans limites.)

  5. He spoke vagrantly, moving from one topic to another without focus. (Il parlait de manière errante, passant d'un sujet à un autre sans se concentrer.)

  6. She danced vagrantly across the room, lost in the music. (Elle dansait de manière vagabonde dans la pièce, perdue dans la musique.)

  7. His handwriting sloped vagrantly across the page. (Son écriture penchait de manière errante sur la page.)

  8. The debate wandered vagrantly from the main topic. (Le débat s'écarta de manière vagabonde du sujet principal.)

  9. The river flowed vagrantly through the valley. (La rivière coulait de manière errante à travers la vallée.)

  10. They traveled vagrantly, exploring new places without a plan. (Ils voyageaient errantement, explorant de nouveaux endroits sans plan.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "vagrantly" in English

Synonyms: aimlessly, erratically, randomly, haphazardly, recklessly, indiscriminately, itinerantly

Antonyms: purposefully, systematically, orderly

Similar Words: unpredictably, wanderingly, listlessly

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "vagrantly" in French

Synonyms: sans but, aléatoirement, erratiquement, au hasard, de façon imprévisible

Antonyms: délibérément, méthodiquement, systématiquement

Similar Words: errantement, vagabondement, aléatoirement

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