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flounce

UK
/flaʊnts/
US
/flaʊns/

Translations

flounceadjective
more flounce
Comp.
most flounce
Super.
Used attributively to describe garments or details featuring decorative flounces
à volantsSe dit d'un vêtement ou d'un détail orné de volants.
She chose a flounce skirt that swirled with every step.
Elle a choisi une jupe à volants qui tourbillonnait à chaque pas.
flouncenoun
flounces
pl
UK
/flaʊnts/
US
/flaʊns/
volantEn couture, bande décorative froncée cousue à une jupe ou une robe.
The dress was adorned with a flounce at the hem, adding a touch of elegance.
La robe était ornée d'un volant à l'ourlet, ce qui lui ajoutait une touche d'élégance.
Additional translations
gesticulationSens figuré, pour une attitude ou un mouvement théâtral exprimant l'agacement ou l'impatience.
Synonyms
bounce
flourish
swagger
strut
prance
flounceverb
flounced
Past Simple
flounced
Past Participle
flouncing
Gerund
UK
/flaʊns/
US
/flaʊns/
se trémousserSe dit d'un déplacement vif, agité ou affecté.
She flounced out of the room after the argument, making sure everyone noticed her exit.
Elle s'est trémoussée hors de la pièce après la dispute, en s'assurant que tout le monde remarque sa sortie.
Additional translations
volanterTerme de couture.
Synonyms
flail
strut
swagger
bounce
prance

Definitions

flounceadjective
Designating a garment or detail that features or is decorated with flounces.
She chose a flounce skirt that swirled with every step.
flouncenoun
A wide ornamental strip of material gathered and sewn to a skirt or dress.
The dress was adorned with a flounce at the hem, adding a touch of elegance.
An exaggerated action intended to express annoyance or impatience.
She left the room with a dramatic flounce, making her displeasure clear to everyone.
flounceverb
To move with exaggerated, bouncy motions, often to express annoyance or impatience.
She flounced out of the room after the argument, making sure everyone noticed her exit.
To trim or adorn (a garment) with decorative flounces.
The seamstress flounced the sleeves with delicate lace.
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