flash

• Adjectif désuet signifiant voyant, élégant ou criard, souvent utilisé dans l'argot britannique pour décrire quelque chose qui attire l'attention par son apparence.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning showy, stylish, or ostentatious, often used in British slang to describe something that attracts attention through its appearance.

1. Showy or ostentatiousB2informal

   Designed to attract attention by being bright, expensive, or stylish.

   voyant, tape-à-l'œil

   • He drives a flash sports car.
   • She wore a flash dress to the party.
   • The hotel lobby was too flash for my taste.

   Synonymesflamboyantflashygarishgaudyjazzyostentatiousshowysnazzytawdry

   Antonymesmodestplainquietsimplesubduedunassumingunderstated

2. Sudden and briefB1informal

   Happening very quickly and suddenly.

   soudain et bref

   • A flash flood warning was issued for the area.
   • The flash sale ended within minutes.
   • He made a flash decision without thinking.

   Synonymesbrieffleetinginstantaneousmomentaryquickshort-livedsuddentransient

• Nom désignant une lueur soudaine et brève, ou un dispositif produisant une telle lueur, souvent utilisé en photographie.

A noun referring to a sudden, brief burst of light or brightness, or a device that produces such a burst, often used in photography.

1. Sudden bright lightA2formal

   A sudden, brief burst of bright light.

   éclair de lumière

   • A flash of lightning illuminated the sky.
   • The camera flash went off during the photo.
   • He saw a flash of light in the distance.

   Synonymesbeamdazzleflaregleamglintspark

2. Brief momentB1formal

   A very short period of time; an instant.

   bref instant

   • The car disappeared in a flash.
   • In a flash, she realized her mistake.
   • The idea came to him in a flash of inspiration.

   Synonymesinstantjiffymomentsecondsplit secondtricetwinklingwink

3. Display or showB2informal

   A sudden, brief display of something, often for attention.

   Éclair (apparition brève)

   • He made a flash of his new watch.
   • The celebrity's flash of anger surprised everyone.
   • She gave a flash of a smile before turning away.

   Synonymesburstdisplayflareflourishoutburstshow

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer une émission soudaine et brève de lumière ou un affichage rapide de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate a sudden, brief burst of light or to show something quickly.

1. Shine brieflyA2formal

   To give out a sudden, brief, and bright light.

   Briller brièvement

   • The lightning flashed across the sky.
   • A car's headlights flashed in the darkness.
   • The camera flashed as the photo was taken.

   Synonymesflareflickergleamglintglistenglittersparkletwinkle

2. Show quicklyB1informal

   To show something for a very short time.

   montrer brièvement

   • He flashed his ID badge at the security guard.
   • She flashed a smile at the camera.
   • The spy flashed a secret signal to his partner.

   Synonymesdisplayexhibitexposeflourishrevealshowwave

   Antonymesconcealhidewithhold

3. Move quicklyB1informal

   To move or pass very quickly.

   passer rapidement

   • The train flashed past the station.
   • A thought flashed through her mind.
   • The years flashed by in an instant.

   Synonymesboltdartdashflyraceshootspeedsprintwhizzoom

   Antonymescrawlcreepdawdlelagloitertrudge