English–French
“sway” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/osije/
Example
La lampe oscille quand je marche dans la pièce.
The lamp sways when I walk around the room.
How to say “sway” in French
“Sway” in French is osciller.
A small object swings repeatedly around a fixed center, while a state shifts back and forth between two sides.
Example sentences with osciller
Il oscille entre deux idées avant de répondre.
He oscillates between two ideas before answering.
Tips for using osciller
- For everyday human indecision, French usually prefers hésiter, while osciller entre deux options gives a more formal or analytical tone.