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flashing

/ˈflæʃɪŋ/

flashing back

flashing by

flashing on

flashing up

flashingnoun

flashings

/ˈflæʃɪŋ/

Translations

solinConstruction.

The roofer installed flashing around the chimney to prevent leaks.

Le couvreur a installé un solin autour de la cheminée pour éviter les infiltrations.

clignotementAction brève et répétée d’apparaître ou de se montrer.

The flashing of the camera lights was blinding during the celebrity's entrance.

Le clignotement des lumières des appareils photo était éblouissant lors de l'entrée de la célébrité.

bavureMoulage, fonderie.

Before painting, the technician removed the flashing from the plastic housing.

Avant de peindre, le technicien a retiré la bavure du boîtier en plastique.

Additional translations

exhibition sexuelleDroit et comportement social.

Definitions

A strip of metal used to stop water from penetrating the junction of a roof with another surface.

The roofer installed flashing around the chimney to prevent leaks.

The act of displaying something briefly, especially in a sudden or conspicuous manner.

The flashing of the camera lights was blinding during the celebrity's entrance.

Excess thin material that solidifies at the joint of mold parts or dies and must be trimmed off a finished casting or molding.

Before painting, the technician removed the flashing from the plastic housing.

The act of suddenly exposing one's naked body or genitals in public; indecent exposure.

The municipal code strictly prohibits flashing in public parks.

Synonyms

drip edge

apron (roofing)

counterflashing

step flashing

valley flashing

metal flashing

flashinggerund / present participle

/ˈflæʃɪŋ/

Present participle used adjectivally.

Translations

clignotant

The flashing lights of the ambulance could be seen from a distance.

Les lumières clignotantes de l'ambulance étaient visibles de loin.

Additional translations

fulgurantSens figuré: mouvement ou apparition très rapide.

Definitions

Emitting light in brief, sudden bursts.

The flashing lights of the ambulance could be seen from a distance.

Moving or appearing quickly and suddenly.

The flashing images on the screen made it hard to focus.

Synonyms

flashing light

flashverb

flashing

ing-form

flashed

Past Simple

flashed

Past Participle

flashing

ing-form

/flæʃ/

Translations

flasherSens courant en photographie ou pour une émission brève de lumière.

The camera flashed as she took the picture.

L’appareil a flashé quand elle a pris la photo.

passerSens : se déplacer très vite ; souvent avec un complément indiquant la rapidité.

The car flashed by on the highway.

La voiture est passée à toute vitesse sur l’autoroute.

montrerSens : exhiber ou montrer brièvement.

He flashed his badge to gain entry.

Il a montré brièvement son badge pour entrer.

Additional translations

jeterSens figuré : laisser apparaître une émotion brusque sur le visage ou dans le regard.

Definitions

To emit a brief burst of light.

The camera flashed as she took the picture.

To move or pass very quickly.

The car flashed by on the highway.

To display something briefly.

He flashed his badge to gain entry.

To show a sudden burst of emotion or expression.

Her eyes flashed with anger.

Synonyms

flashnoun

Definitions

A sudden burst of light or a brief display of brightness.

The flash of lightning illuminated the dark sky for a moment.

A brief or sudden occurrence or display of something.

There was a flash of anger in his eyes before he calmed down.

A device used in photography to produce a flash of artificial light.

The photographer used a flash to capture the image in low light.

A brief news report or announcement.

The news flash interrupted the regular broadcast with breaking news.

A sudden, intense feeling or memory.

She had a flash of inspiration and quickly jotted down her ideas.

flashadjective

Definitions

Informal, chiefly British: showy or ostentatious; stylish in a way that is intended to attract attention.

He turned up in a flash suit that cost a fortune.

Happening suddenly and lasting for only a short time; occurring rapidly.

They made a flash decision that saved the company.

Computing: involving or using flash memory technology.

Flash storage devices are common in modern laptops.

flashinterjection

Definitions

Used to signal breaking news or to represent a sudden burst of light or action.

"Flash! The president has announced a surprise visit," the reporter exclaimed.

flashproper noun

Definitions

A fictional superhero in DC Comics noted for super-human speed, often styled as “the Flash.”

Flash outruns every villain he faces in Central City.