flutter about

UK
/ˈflʌtə(r) əˈbaʊt/
US
/ˈflʌtər əˈbaʊt/

Translations

flutter aboutverb
fluttered about
Past Simple
fluttered about
Past Participle
fluttering about
Gerund
UK
/ˈflʌtə(r) əˈbaʊt/
US
/ˈflʌtər əˈbaʊt/
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

flutter aboutverb
To move quickly and lightly in a nervous or excited manner.
She fluttered about the room, trying to get everything ready for the party.