piaffer
French → English
(equestrian) Piaffe: (of a horse) to move in a highly collected trot in place, lifting the legs high
Le cheval de race piaffait d'impatience avant le début de la course.
(English) The thoroughbred horse was pawing the ground with impatience before the race.
Mon cheval sellé et bridé piaffe devant la porte de la maison.
(English) My saddled and bridled horse is pawing the ground in front of the house door.
(figurative) Chomp at the bit: to show great impatience or excitement while waiting for something
Le ministre piaffait d'impatience en attendant les résultats du vote.
(English) The minister was chomping at the bit while waiting for the vote results.
Les enfants piaffent d'impatience à l'idée d'aller au parc d'attractions.
(English) The children are restless with excitement at the idea of going to the amusement park.
Entry ID: fr:en:piaffer · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary