flashing

• Décrit quelque chose qui émet de la lumière de manière vive, soudaine ou intermittente, ou qui apparaît et disparaît rapidement.

Describes something that shines or gives out light in a bright, sudden, or intermittent way.

1. Emitting light intermittentlyA2formal

   Producing or reflecting light in sudden, brief bursts.

   clignotant

   • The flashing lights of the ambulance warned other drivers.
   • A flashing neon sign hung above the entrance.
   • The lighthouse had a flashing beacon visible for miles.

   Synonymesblinkingflickeringglimmeringglintingsparklingtwinklingwinking

2. Moving quickly or suddenlyB1informal

   Appearing or moving very quickly and briefly.

   qui passe rapidement

   • A flashing thought crossed her mind.
   • The car made a flashing turn into the alley.
   • He gave a flashing smile before disappearing.

   Synonymesbrieffleetingmomentarysuddentransient

• Nom désignant un éclat de lumière soudain et bref, ou un dispositif produisant une telle lumière ; également utilisé dans la construction pour désigner une bande de matériau empêchant l'infiltration d'eau.

A noun referring to a sudden, brief burst of light or a device that produces such light; also used in construction to refer to a strip of material used to prevent water penetration.

indénombrable

1. Construction materialC1formal

   A thin, weather-resistant material (often metal) used to seal joints and prevent water ingress in buildings, especially around roofs, chimneys, and windows.

   Solin

   • The roofer installed new flashing around the chimney.
   • Water leaked through the old, corroded flashing.
   • Proper flashing is essential to prevent roof leaks.

• 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