wanken

Signification

1. (weak) to sway, waver (swing slowly, usually such that there is danger of fall or collapse)
2. (weak) to stagger, totter, reel (walk swayingly)
3. (figuratively,weak) to falter, waver (be on the verge of defection, grow weak in enthusiasm, faith, loyalty)

Coupé comme

wan‧ken

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈvaŋkən/

Étymologie

From Middle High German wanken, from Old High German wankōn, from Proto-West Germanic *wankōn, from Proto-Germanic *wankōną.