flap

• Substantif désignant un morceau plat de matériau fixé le long d'un bord, souvent utilisé pour fermer une ouverture ou pour se mouvoir d'avant en arrière.

A noun referring to a flat piece of material attached along one edge, often used to cover an opening or to move back and forth.

1. B1formal

   A flat piece of material attached along one edge, often used to cover an opening.

   Rabat

   • He lifted the flap of the tent to enter.
   • The envelope has a sticky flap for sealing.
   • She adjusted the flap on her jacket pocket.

   Synonymescoverlidtab

2. Motion or soundB1informal

   A quick, flapping motion or the sound made by something moving loosely.

   battement

   • The bird took off with a flap of its wings.
   • The flag made a loud flap in the wind.
   • He heard the flap of the sail against the mast.

   Synonymesbeatingflappingflutterrustleswishwaving

3. State of agitationB2informalbritish

   A state of excitement, worry, or confusion.

   État d'agitation

   • She was in a flap about the upcoming exam.
   • There was a flap at the office when the news broke.
   • Don't get into a flap over such a small problem.

   Synonymesagitationbothercommotionditherflusterfusspanicstewsweattizzy

   Antonymescalmcomposurepeaceserenitytranquility

• Verbe décrivant le mouvement de quelque chose de haut en bas ou d'avant en arrière, souvent avec une surface large et plate, ou un état d'agitation ou de panique.

A verb used to describe the action of moving something up and down or back and forth, typically with a broad, flat surface, or to be in a state of agitation or panic.

1. Move up and downA2formal

   To move something, especially wings or arms, up and down or from side to side.

   battre (des ailes)

   • The bird flapped its wings and flew away.
   • He flapped his arms to get the attention of the crowd.
   • The flag flapped in the strong wind.

   Synonymesbeatflailflutterwave

2. Panic or become agitatedB2informalbritish

   To become nervous, worried, or agitated, often unnecessarily.

   S'affoler

   • Don't flap; we still have plenty of time to catch the train.
   • She started flapping when she realized she lost her keys.
   • He was flapping about the presentation all morning.

   Synonymesfusspanicworry

Variantes phrasalflap down