Usage Note
Boiter is a regular -er verb describing an uneven gait caused by injury or disability. Figuratively, boiter can describe something that 'doesn't hold up' — an argument or plan that has a flaw (son raisonnement boite). The adjective boiteux (lame, flawed) derives from it and is commonly used figuratively.
Examples
"Il boite depuis son accident."
Natural Translation
He has been limping since his accident.
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