zigzaguer

Senses

1. 1.

   to zigzag

   to move in a zigzag pattern, changing direction sharply left and right alternately

2. 2.

   to weave (through)

   to navigate through obstacles or traffic by zigzagging

Examples

• "Le sentier zigzague à travers la montagne."

  The path zigzags across the mountain.

• "La voiture zigzaguait entre les voitures garées."

  The car weaved between the parked cars.

• "Les éclair zigzaguent dans le ciel d'orage."

  Lightning bolts zigzag across the stormy sky.

Usage

Regular -er verb. Common in descriptive writing for natural or intentional winding paths and movements. Can be transitive (zigzaguer un parcours) or intransitive (le chemin zigzague). Slightly informal but standard French.