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flitting

UK
/ˈflɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɪtɪŋ/
flitting about
flitting around
flitting by
flitting in

Translations

flittinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈflɪt.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɪt.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that moves lightly and swiftly or is fleeting.
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.
Synonyms
fleeting
transient
ephemeral
momentary
temporary
flighty
fickle
capricious
restless
unsteady
fluttering
darting
skimming
skittering
flittingnoun
flittings
pl
UK
/ˈflɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɪtɪŋ/
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.
Synonyms
fluttering
skimming
gliding
darting
swooping
flitverb

flitting

Gerund

flitted
Past Simple
flitted
Past Participle
flitting
Gerund
UK
/flɪt/
US
/flɪt/
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.
Synonyms
dart
skitter
scurry
sprint
zigzag
flutter
glide
race

Definitions

flittinggerund / present participle
Moving lightly and swiftly; fleeting or passing quickly.
She caught a flitting glimpse of the deer before it disappeared into the woods.
flittingnoun
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.
flitverb
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.
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