English–French
“crawling” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɛptasjɔ̃/
Example
La reptation du bébé sur le tapis a fait rire toute la famille.
The baby's crawling on the carpet made the whole family laugh.
How to say “crawling” in French
“Crawling” in French is reptation.
A low crawl in which the belly stays on the ground and pushes the body forward.
Example sentences with reptation
La reptation est fréquente chez les bébés avant qu'ils ne marchent.
Crawling is common in babies before they walk.
Tips for using reptation
- Reptation is formal or technical, while everyday speech more often uses ramper or se déplacer sur le ventre.