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flickering

UK
/ˈflɪk.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɪk.ɚ.ɪŋ/
flickering back
flickering in
flickering off
flickering on
flickering over

Translations

flickeringnoun
flickerings
pl
UK
/ˈflɪk.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɪk.ɚ.ɪŋ/
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.
Synonyms
flicker
flutter
wavering
waveringness
tremble
quiver
shimmer
glimmer
glint
blink
pulse
fluctuation
flickeringadjective
more flickering
Comp.
most flickering
Super.
UK
/ˈflɪk.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɪk.ɚ.ɪŋ/
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.
Synonyms
fluttering
quivering
wavering
shimmering
glimmering
blinking
flickerverb

flickering

Gerund

flickered
Past Simple
flickered
Past Participle
flickering
Gerund
UK
/ˈflɪk.ə/
US
/ˈflɪk.ɚ/
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
Synonyms
flutter
waver
shine unsteadily
glimmer
twinkle
sparkle

Definitions

flickeringnoun
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.
flickeringadjective
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.
flickerverb
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.
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