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flitting

/ˈflɪtɪŋ/

flitting about

flitting around

flitting by

flitting in

flittingnoun

flittings

/ˈflɪtɪŋ/

Translations

voltige

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.

Additional translations

passageEmploi soutenu pour une apparition ou une visite brève.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

flittinggerund / present participle

/ˈflɪt.ɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that moves lightly and swiftly or is fleeting.

Translations

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.

Additional translations

passagerPour un caractère temporaire ou fugace.

Definitions

Moving lightly and swiftly; fleeting or passing quickly.

She caught a flitting glimpse of the deer before it disappeared into the woods.

Synonyms

flitverb

flitting

Gerund

flitted

Past Simple

flitted

Past Participle

flitting

Gerund

/flɪt/

Translations

voltiger

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.

Additional translations

déménager discrètementSurtout dans le sens de partir en cachette, notamment pour échapper à des dettes ou à des obligations.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

flitnoun

Definitions

A light, swift movement or flight.

The flit of the butterfly across the garden was mesmerizing.

A sudden or quick departure.

With no warning, he made a flit from the party, leaving everyone puzzled.

A quick, often secret departure, especially one made at night to evade creditors or other responsibilities.

The tenants did a midnight flit, leaving the house empty and unpaid.

(offensive, slang) An effeminate or homosexual man.

The old film casually used the word "flit" as an insult toward gay men.