flapping

• Nom désignant le mouvement ou l'action de quelque chose qui se déplace de haut en bas, généralement des ailes ou des bras, ou le bruit produit par ce mouvement.

A noun referring to the motion or action of moving something up and down, typically wings or arms, or the sound produced by such movement.

1. Flapping motionB1formal

   The motion made by flapping up and down, typically referring to wings or loose objects.

   battement

   • The flapping of the bird's wings was loud in the quiet forest.
   • The flag's flapping in the wind could be heard from inside the house.
   • The flapping of the tent kept him awake all night.

   Synonymesbeatingflutterflutteringoscillationundulationwaving

• 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