French translation of waddler is 
waddler

Meaning of "waddler" in English

A "waddler" refers to someone or something that wobbles or moves with an unsteady gait, often side to side, similar to the movement of a duck. This term is typically used to describe either a young child learning to walk or an overweight individual whose movement is characterized by a distinctive swaying motion. The word emphasizes the visual aspect of the movement, capturing the essence of a slow and somewhat clumsy walk.

Meaning of "waddler" in French

In French, "waddler" similarly denotes an individual or entity that moves with a swaying or unsteady gait, akin to the motion observed in a duck or penguin. This term is used less frequently in French than in English but can apply to both humans exhibiting a waddling motion and animals known for such movement. It conveys a sense of awkwardness or instability in the walk, usually reflecting physical characteristics like size or age.

Pronunciation of "waddler" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈwɒd.lər]

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, the pronunciation may shift slightly, with less emphasis on the 'r' sound at the end, sounding more like [ˈwɑd.lɚ].

Pronunciation of "waddler" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [wad.lœʁ] (approximation)

Pronunciation Variations: Variations are minimal in French, but regional accents might affect the articulation, particularly the rolling of the 'r'.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The toddler was a cute little waddler across the room. (Le bambin était un petit trotteur mignon dans la pièce.)
2. After the injury, he walked like a waddler for weeks. (Après la blessure, il marchait comme un petit canard pendant des semaines.)
3. Penguins are known for their adorable waddler movements. (Les manchots sont connus pour leurs mouvements de petite marche adorable.)
4. She became quite the waddler during her pregnancy. (Elle est devenue une véritable marcheuse pendant sa grossesse.)
5. The man’s weight made him a waddler as he walked to the store. (Le poids de l'homme faisait de lui un petit marcheur lorsqu'il se rendait au magasin.)
6. The ducklings followed their mother in a line of waddlers. (Les canetons suivaient leur mère dans une file de marcheurs.)
7. A waddler emerged from the water, shaking off droplets. (Un petit marcheur est sorti de l'eau, secouant les gouttelettes.)
8. His new boots made him look like a waddler. (Ses nouvelles bottes le faisaient ressembler à un trotteur.)
9. The elderly man had become a slow waddler over the years. (L'homme âgé était devenu un trotteur lent au fil des ans.)
10. The crowd laughed as the waddler moved through the parade. (La foule a ri alors que le petit marcheur traversait le défilé.)

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

Synonyms: staggerer, totterer, shuffler, lurcher, swayer

Antonyms: walker, strider, runner, sprinter

Similar Words: stroller, ambler, crawler, moseyer, perambulator

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

Synonyms: canardeur, trotteur, tanguer, déambulateur

Antonyms: marcheur, coureur

Similar Words: flâneur, promeneur, claudicateur

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