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flap around

/flæp əˈraʊnd/

flap aroundverb

flapped around

Past Simple

flapped around

Past Participle

flapping around

Gerund

/flæp əˈraʊnd/

Traductions

battre des ailesPour un oiseau ou, plus largement, pour des ailes ou des bras qui bougent rapidement et sans contrôle.

The bird began to flap around frantically when it got caught in the net.

L'oiseau a commencé à battre des ailes frénétiquement lorsqu'il s'est pris dans le filet.

Traductions supplémentaires

s'agiterS'emploie pour une personne qui panique ou s'affole sans agir efficacement.

Définitions

To move or wave something, especially wings or arms, quickly and without control.

The bird began to flap around frantically when it got caught in the net.

To behave in a panicked or agitated manner, often without achieving anything productive.

She started to flap around when she realized she had lost her keys.

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