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flickering

/ˈflɪk.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈflɪk.ɚ.ɪŋ/

flickering back

flickeringadjective

more flickering

Comp.

most flickering

Super.

/ˈflɪk.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈflɪk.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

vacillantSe dit d’une lumière ou d’une flamme qui tremble, vacille de façon irrégulière.

The flickering candle cast eerie shadows on the walls.

La bougie vacillante projetait des ombres inquiétantes sur les murs.

clignotantS’emploie pour quelque chose qui apparaît et disparaît rapidement par intermittence.

She caught a flickering glimpse of the deer before it vanished into the forest.

Elle aperçut un clignotement fugitif du cerf avant qu’il ne disparaisse dans la forêt.

Additional translations

hésitantSens figuré, pour une assurance ou une confiance instable.

Definitions

Shining unsteadily or waveringly, often with a rapid or irregular light.

The flickering candle cast eerie shadows on the walls.

Appearing or disappearing quickly and intermittently.

She caught a flickering glimpse of the deer before it vanished into the forest.

Showing signs of instability or uncertainty.

His flickering confidence was evident as he hesitated before speaking.

Synonyms

flickeringnoun

flickerings

/ˈflɪk.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈflɪk.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

clignotementMouvement ou émission de lumière instable et intermittente.

The flickering of the campfire could be seen from far away.

Le clignotement du feu de camp se voyait de loin.

frémissementSens figuré pour une apparition brève ou passagère d’une sensation, d’un doute, d’un sentiment.

She felt a flickering of doubt before stepping on stage.

Elle sentit un frémissement de doute avant de monter sur scène.

Definitions

A rapid, unsteady movement or emission of light or flame.

The flickering of the campfire could be seen from far away.

A brief or momentary occurrence or feeling.

She felt a flickering of doubt before stepping on stage.

Synonyms

flickerverb

flickering

ing-form

flickered

Past Simple

flickered

Past Participle

flickering

ing-form

/ˈflɪk.ə/

/ˈflɪk.ɚ/

Translations

scintiller

The candle flickered in the breeze, casting dancing shadows on the wall.

La bougie scintillait dans la brise, projetant des ombres dansantes sur le mur.

passer furtivementSens bref et fugitif.

A smile flickered across her face before she returned to her serious expression.

Un sourire a passé furtivement sur son visage avant qu’elle ne reprenne son expression sérieuse.

battre rapidementPour des ailes ou un mouvement rapide et léger.

The bird's wings flickered as it took off from the branch.

Les ailes de l’oiseau battaient rapidement lorsqu’il a quitté la branche.

Additional translations

vaciller

Definitions

To shine unsteadily or vary rapidly in brightness.

The candle flickered in the breeze, casting dancing shadows on the wall.

To move or appear quickly and briefly.

A smile flickered across her face before she returned to her serious expression.

To flutter or flap quickly.

The bird's wings flickered as it took off from the branch.

Synonyms

shine unsteadily

flickernoun

Definitions

A small, quick movement or series of movements.

The flicker of the candle's flame created dancing shadows on the wall.

A brief or slight sensation or feeling.

She felt a flicker of hope when she heard the good news.

A type of woodpecker found in North America, known for its distinctive call and colorful plumage.

The northern flicker is often seen foraging on the ground for ants.

A brief flash or wavering of light; an unsteady brightness.

There was a flicker on the television screen before the picture returned.

flickeradjective

Definitions

Relating to or characterized by flicker; used attributively to describe something involving an unsteady or fluctuating light.

The engineer analyzed the flicker noise generated by the LED driver.