flick

• Nom désignant un mouvement rapide, brusque et léger, souvent fait avec le doigt ou un fouet.

A noun referring to a quick, sudden, and light movement or stroke, often with a finger or a whip.

1. Quick movementB1formal

   A sudden, quick, light movement, especially of a finger or hand.

   mouvement brusque et léger

   • He gave the coin a flick with his thumb.
   • With a flick of her wrist, she opened the door.
   • The cat gave its tail a quick flick.

   Synonymesdabflipjerksnaptapwhisk

2. Movie (informal)B1informal

   A film or movie, especially one that is not very serious.

   Film (familier)

   • We watched a great flick last night.
   • She's a big fan of horror flicks.
   • That old flick is a classic.

   Synonymesfeaturefilmmoviepicpicture

3. Light touch or tapB2formal

   A light, quick stroke or tap, often used to remove something.

   petite tape légère

   • He brushed the dust off with a flick of his hand.
   • She gave the fly a flick with a napkin.
   • A flick of the switch turned on the lights.

   Synonymesbrushpatstroketapticktouch

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner un mouvement rapide et léger, comme un petit coup ou un geste brusque pour déplacer ou lancer quelque chose, ou encore une action soudaine et brève.

A verb used to indicate a quick, light movement or action, such as striking or moving something with a sudden motion.

1. Quick movementB1informal

   To move something with a quick, light, and sudden motion.

   Donner une pichenette

   • She flicked the dust off her sleeve.
   • He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
   • The cat flicked its tail in annoyance.

   Synonymesflingflipjerksnaptosswhip

2. Throw lightlyB1informal

   To throw something with a quick, light motion of the fingers or hand.

   lancer d'une chiquenaude

   • He flicked a coin into the fountain.
   • She flicked the paper ball across the room.
   • The boy flicked a pebble at the window.

   Synonymescastfliptoss

3. Change channelsB1informal

   To quickly change television channels using a remote control.

   zapper

   • He flicked through the channels looking for something to watch.
   • She flicked to the news channel.
   • Stop flicking the remote so fast!

   Synonymesbrowseflipscanskipsurfswitch