prowl
US /praʊl/
UK /praʊl/
1.
rôder, marauder, arpenter
to move around quietly in a place trying not to be seen or heard, for example when hunting
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The lion began to prowl through the tall grass, searching for prey.
Le lion commença à rôder à travers les hautes herbes, à la recherche de proies.
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He was seen prowling around the building late at night.
On l'a vu rôder autour du bâtiment tard dans la nuit.
1.
rôde, maraude, recherche
an act of moving around stealthily, especially in search of prey or plunder
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The cat's silent prowl through the garden was almost imperceptible.
La rôde silencieuse du chat dans le jardin était presque imperceptible.
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The police were on the prowl for the escaped suspect.
La police était à la recherche du suspect évadé.