Signification en français

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UK//laɪk ən oʊld ˈwʊmən//US//laɪk æn oʊld ˈwɪmɪn//

Sens de Like an old woman

Behaving in a cautious or overly careful manner, reminiscent of an elderly woman.

In simple words: Similar to the behavior or characteristics of an elderly woman.

Like an old woman dans une phrase

  • He approached the new project like an old woman, double-checking every detail.
  • When she heard the thunder, she jumped like an old woman and hid under the blanket.
  • Don't walk like an old woman; it's okay to be a little adventurous!
  • Her reactions during the roller coaster ride were like an old woman—very hesitant.
  • He handles conflict like an old woman, preferring to avoid confrontation.

Comment utiliser Like an old woman

Used informally to express disapproval or surprise at someone's behavior, typically emphasizing being overly cautious or slow.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Picture a slow, cautious grandmother carrying a large purse, moving carefully across the street.

Mots liés

Collocations with Like an old woman

  • move like an old woman
  • talk like an old woman
  • act like an old woman

Synonyms for Like an old woman

  • cautiously
  • tentatively
  • timidly
  • slowly

Common mistakes with Like an old woman

  • Used in formal contexts where more respectful language is preferred.
  • Confused with 'like an old man', which may carry different connotations.

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Que signifie Like an old woman?

Similar to the behavior or characteristics of an elderly woman.

Que signifie Like an old woman en français ?

Similar to the behavior or characteristics of an elderly woman.

Quelle est la définition de Like an old woman?

Behaving in a cautious or overly careful manner, reminiscent of an elderly woman.

Comment utiliser Like an old woman dans une phrase?

He approached the new project like an old woman, double-checking every detail.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de Like an old woman?

When she heard the thunder, she jumped like an old woman and hid under the blanket.

Quels sont les synonymes de Like an old woman?

Quelques alternatives courantes : cautiously, tentatively, timidly, slowly.

Quels mots vont avec Like an old woman?

Il s'associe souvent à move like an old woman, talk like an old woman, act like an old woman.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec Like an old woman?

Used in formal contexts where more respectful language is preferred. Confused with 'like an old man', which may carry different connotations.

Comment prononce-t-on Like an old woman?

US: //laɪk æn oʊld ˈwɪmɪn//, UK: //laɪk ən oʊld ˈwʊmən//. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Like an old woman est-il formel ou informel?

"Like an old woman" est informel, il convient donc aux conversations détendues entre amis et en famille.

Quand dois-je utiliser Like an old woman?

Used informally to express disapproval or surprise at someone's behavior, typically emphasizing being overly cautious or slow.