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flitter

UK
/ˈflɪtə/
US
/ˈflɪtɚ/

Translations

flitterverb
flittered
Past Simple
flittered
Past Participle
flittering
Gerund
UK
/ˈflɪtə/
US
/ˈflɪtər/
papillonnerVerbe courant pour un déplacement léger et irrégulier.
The butterflies flittered from flower to flower in the garden.
Les papillons papillonnaient de fleur en fleur dans le jardin.
Additional translations
voltigerPlus littéraire; convient à un mouvement rapide et léger.
Synonyms
sweep
move lightly
dance
flit
skitter
flutter
flitternoun
flitters
pl
UK
/ˈflɪtə/
US
/ˈflɪtɚ/
frémissementS’emploie pour un mouvement léger et bref.
The flitter of the butterfly's wings was barely noticeable as it danced among the flowers.
Le frémissement des ailes du papillon était à peine perceptible tandis qu’il dansait parmi les fleurs.
clinquantPour des bandes ou feuilles métalliques décoratives.
Gold flitter was scattered across the table to add a festive sparkle.
Du clinquant doré était répandu sur la table pour ajouter un éclat festif.
Additional translations
papillonAu figuré, pour une personne qui papillonne d’un groupe ou d’une activité à l’autre.
phalèneTerme de zoologie pour un petit papillon de nuit.
Synonyms
butterfly
social butterfly
floater
dabbler
drifter
wanderer
skimmer
darter
flutterer

Definitions

flitterverb
To move quickly and lightly in a seemingly random or aimless manner.
The butterflies flittered from flower to flower in the garden.
flitternoun
A small, quick movement or fluttering, often used to describe the motion of something light or delicate.
The flitter of the butterfly's wings was barely noticeable as it danced among the flowers.
A person or thing that moves quickly and lightly from one place or activity to another.
She was a flitter at the party, moving from group to group with ease and charm.
A small moth or similar lepidopteran that flutters rapidly, especially one belonging to the family Pyralidae.
A tiny brown flitter circled the porch light at dusk.
Very thin strips or leaves of metallic foil used for decoration; tinsel.
Gold flitter was scattered across the table to add a festive sparkle.
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