creep

US /kriːp/
UK /kriːp/
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ramper, se glisser

move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed

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The cat crept silently towards the bird.
Le chat se glissa silencieusement vers l'oiseau.
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He crept out of the room so as not to wake anyone.
Il sortit de la pièce en douce pour ne réveiller personne.
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ramper, grimper

(of a plant) grow along the ground or other surface by means of extending stems or branches

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Ivy creeps up the old stone wall.
Le lierre grimpe le long du vieux mur de pierre.
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The vine crept across the garden path.
La vigne rampa sur le sentier du jardin.
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s'insinuer, se propager

(of a feeling or an unpleasant sensation) develop or spread gradually and almost imperceptibly

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A feeling of dread crept over her.
Un sentiment de terreur s'insinua en elle.
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Doubt began to creep into his mind.
Le doute commença à s'insinuer dans son esprit.
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sale type, crétin

a person who is regarded as unpleasant and annoying

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He's such a creep, always staring at people.
C'est un tel sale type, toujours à regarder les gens.
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I got a weird vibe from that guy, he's a total creep.
J'ai eu une drôle d'impression avec ce gars, c'est un vrai sale type.
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