flitting

UK
/ˈflɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɪtɪŋ/

Übersetzungen

flittinggerundium / partizip präsens
UK
/ˈflɪt.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɪt.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that moves lightly and swiftly or is fleeting.
fugitifPour exprimer quelque chose de bref, évanescent ou qui passe rapidement.
She caught a flitting glimpse of the deer before it disappeared into the woods.
Elle aperçut un fugitif aperçu du cerf avant qu’il ne disparaisse dans les bois.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
passagerPour un caractère temporaire ou fugace.
flittingsubstantiv
flittings
Pl.
UK
/ˈflɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɪtɪŋ/
The flitting of the birds from tree to tree was a beautiful sight to behold.
La voltige des oiseaux d’arbre en arbre était un magnifique spectacle à voir.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
passageEmploi soutenu pour une apparition ou une visite brève.
flitverb

flitting

Gerundium

flitted
Präteritum
flitted
Partizip Perfekt
flitting
Gerundium
UK
/flɪt/
US
/flɪt/
The butterfly flitted from flower to flower in the garden.
Le papillon voltigeait de fleur en fleur dans le jardin.
passer rapidementAu sens figuré, pour un mouvement ou un passage très rapide.
His thoughts flitted from one idea to the next during the meeting.
Ses pensées passaient rapidement d'une idée à l'autre pendant la réunion.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
déménager discrètementSurtout dans le sens de partir en cachette, notamment pour échapper à des dettes ou à des obligations.

Definitionen

flittinggerundium / partizip präsens
Moving lightly and swiftly; fleeting or passing quickly.
She caught a flitting glimpse of the deer before it disappeared into the woods.
flittingsubstantiv
A swift, light movement or the act of moving quickly and lightly from one place to another.
The flitting of the birds from tree to tree was a beautiful sight to behold.
A brief or fleeting visit or appearance.
Her flitting to the party was so brief that many guests didn't even notice she was there.
flitverb
To move swiftly and lightly.
The butterfly flitted from flower to flower in the garden.
To change location or position quickly.
She flitted from one task to another without finishing any of them.
To pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another.
His thoughts flitted from one idea to the next during the meeting.
To move one's residence or depart quickly and stealthily, especially at night to avoid creditors or obligations.
They had to flit in the small hours before the landlord came to collect the rent.