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flutter about

/ˈflʌtə(r) əˈbaʊt/

/ˈflʌtər əˈbaʊt/

flutter aboutverb

fluttered about

Past Simple

fluttered about

Past Participle

fluttering about

ing-form

/ˈflʌtə(r) əˈbaʊt/

/ˈflʌtər əˈbaʊt/

Translations

s'agiterS'emploie pour un déplacement rapide, léger et nerveux.

She fluttered about the room, trying to get everything ready for the party.

Elle s'agitait dans la pièce, essayant de tout préparer pour la fête.

Additional translations

papillonnerPlus littéraire ; insiste sur une agitation légère et fébrile.

Definitions

To move quickly and lightly in a nervous or excited manner.

She fluttered about the room, trying to get everything ready for the party.

Synonyms