foncer

Definitions of foncer
  1. verb
    move headlong at high speed
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    type of:
    aller, se déplacer, se mouvoir
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  2. verb
    move quickly in a straight line
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    type of:
    bouger, changer de position
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  3. verb
    move with or as if with a rushing sound
    synonyms: gronder
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    type of:
    aller, se déplacer, se mouvoir
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  4. verb
    run or move very quickly or hastily
    synonyms: s'élancer, se précipiter
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    type of:
    aller à une vitesse folle, courir, se hâter
    move fast
  5. verb
    move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
    synonyms: se précipiter
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    type of:
    aller vite, se dépêcher, se hâter, se presser
    move very fast
  6. verb
    move fast
    synonyms: aller à une vitesse folle, courir, se hâter
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    antonyms:
    s'attarder, tarder, traîner
    take one's time; proceed slowly
    types:
    s'élancer, se précipiter
    run or move very quickly or hastily
    type of:
    aller, se déplacer, se mouvoir
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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