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flutternoun
flutters
pl
UK
/ˈflʌtə/
US
/ˈflʌtər/
battementMouvement rapide et léger ; en particulier dans un contexte technique ou physiologique.
The flutter of the butterfly's wings was barely audible.
Le battement des ailes du papillon était à peine audible.
palpitationSurtout pour le cœur ou une sensation de battement rapide.
She felt a flutter of anticipation before stepping onto the stage.
Elle a senti une palpitation d'anticipation avant de monter sur scène.
pariDans l'expression d'une petite mise ou d'un pari occasionnel.
He decided to have a flutter on the horse race.
Il a décidé de faire un pari sur la course de chevaux.
pleurageTerme technique en audio et en ingénierie du son.
The old tape recorder had a noticeable flutter that affected the sound quality.
L'ancien magnétophone présentait un pleurage notable qui affectait la qualité du son.
Additional translations
frémissementPour un léger mouvement rapide, souvent poétique ou descriptif.
Synonyms
flurry
quiver
wave
tremor
flap
flutterverb
fluttered
Past Simple
fluttered
Past Participle
fluttering
Gerund
UK
/ˈflʌtə/
US
/ˈflʌtər/
palpiterPour le cœur ou une sensation de battement rapide et irrégulier.
Her heart fluttered with excitement.
Son cœur palpita d'excitation.
voltigerSurtout pour un déplacement léger, rapide et irrégulier dans l'air.
The bird fluttered its wings excitedly.
L'oiseau a voltigé des ailes avec excitation.
battrePour des mouvements rapides et irréguliers, notamment des ailes ou du cœur.
The leaves fluttered in the breeze.
Les feuilles battaient dans la brise.
Additional translations
s'agiterPour une attitude nerveuse ou fébrile.
Synonyms
wave
quiver
flitter
flicker
tremble
waver
flap
flutteradjective
UK
/ˈflʌtə/
US
/ˈflʌtər/
Used attributively to modify another noun, typically describing rapid vibration, motion, or variation.
de battementEmploi technique, notamment en acoustique ou en ingénierie.
The engineer installed a damper to reduce flutter noise in the system.
L'ingénieur a installé un amortisseur pour réduire le bruit de battement dans le système.
Synonyms
skittish
wavering
trembling
palpitating
flitting
flickering
quavery
quivering
tremulous
fluttery
fluttering

Definitions

flutternoun
A quick, light movement or series of movements.
The flutter of the butterfly's wings was barely audible.
A state of nervous excitement or agitation.
She felt a flutter of anticipation before stepping onto the stage.
A small bet or gamble.
He decided to have a flutter on the horse race.
A rapid variation in the pitch or amplitude of a sound, especially in audio recording.
The old tape recorder had a noticeable flutter that affected the sound quality.
An abnormal rapid vibration or contraction of the heart, especially atrial flutter.
The ECG confirmed the patient was experiencing atrial flutter.
flutterverb
To move or cause to move in quick, irregular motions.
The leaves fluttered in the breeze.
To flap the wings rapidly without flying or with short flights.
The bird fluttered its wings excitedly.
To beat rapidly or irregularly, often used in reference to the heart.
Her heart fluttered with excitement.
To move or behave in a nervous or excited way.
He fluttered around the room, unsure of what to do next.
flutteradjective
Relating to or characterized by rapid vibration, flapping, or variation described by the noun 'flutter'.
The engineer installed a damper to reduce flutter noise in the system.
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