flinch

UK
/flɪnʧ/
US
/flɪnʧ/

Traducciones

flinchnoun
flinches
множ.
UK
/flɪnʧ/
US
/flɪnʧ/
She gave a flinch when the loud noise startled her.
Elle a eu un tressaillement lorsque le bruit fort l’a surprise.
Traducciones adicionales
sursautS’emploie surtout pour une réaction brusque et involontaire.
flinchverb
flinched
Прошедшее простое время
flinched
Причастие прошедшего времени
flinching
Герундий
UK
/flɪntʃ/
US
/flɪntʃ/
She didn't flinch when the doctor gave her the injection.
Elle n’a pas tressailli lorsque le médecin lui a fait l’injection.
Traducciones adicionales
hésiterSens figuré : marquer une hésitation ou une réticence.

Definiciones

flinchnoun
A quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear, or pain.
She gave a flinch when the loud noise startled her.
flinchverb
To make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear, pain, or surprise.
She didn't flinch when the doctor gave her the injection.
To hesitate or show reluctance; to avoid doing something out of fear or uncertainty.
He didn't flinch from the difficult decision he had to make.