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• En anglais américain, se dit d'une personne qui se comporte de manière impertinente, désinvolte ou trop familière, de façon inappropriée au contexte ; qui manque de respect ou de sérieux.

Used in American English to describe someone who is disrespectful or casual in a way that is not appropriate for the situation.

1. Casually disrespectfulB2informal

   Marked by a casual or disrespectful attitude, often in speech or behavior.

   Impertinent, désinvolte

   • She gave a flip response to his serious question.
   • His flip comments during the meeting offended several colleagues.
   • Don't be so flip about other people's feelings.
   • The teacher warned him for his flip attitude in class.

   Synonymesbrashcheekyflippantimpudentirreverentoffhandpertsaucy

   Antonymesgraverespectfulserioussinceresolemn

• Nom désignant un mouvement acrobatique rapide avec rotation du corps, ou un changement soudain de position, de direction ou d'opinion.

A noun referring to a quick, acrobatic movement where the body rotates, or a sudden reversal or change in position or opinion.

1. Acrobatic somersaultB2formalsport

   An acrobatic or gymnastic move in which a person rotates the body so that the feet go over the head, either forward or backward, and land on the ground.

   Saut périlleux

   • The gymnast performed a perfect flip on the balance beam.
   • He learned to do a back flip on the trampoline.
   • The cheerleader executed a series of flips during the routine.

   Synonymessomersault

2. Egg-based drinkA2informal

   A hot or cold alcoholic beverage mixed with a beaten egg, often used in traditional recipes.

   Flip (boisson)

   • She ordered a flip made with rum and egg at the bar.
   • The holiday punch included a flip recipe with brandy.
   • He tried a cold flip made with cream and whiskey.

3. Quick sudden motionB1informal

   A rapid, abrupt movement, often of a part of the body or an object.

   mouvement brusque et rapide

   • With a flip of her wrist, she tossed the keys across the table.
   • The cat made a quick flip to land on its feet.
   • He gave his hair a flip to get it out of his eyes.

   Synonymesflickjerksnapspintossturntwist

4. Coin tossA2formal

   The act of spinning a coin into the air to decide something by chance.

   tirage à pile ou face

   • They decided who would go first by a coin flip.
   • A flip of the coin determined the winner of the bet.
   • He won the flip and chose the starting position.

   Synonymestoss

5. Diving somersaultB2formalsport

   A dive in which the diver rotates the body in a somersault motion before entering the water.

   saut périlleux en plongeon

   • The diver executed a beautiful flip from the three-meter board.
   • She practiced a forward flip dive for the competition.
   • Judges look for clean entries after the flip during dives.

   Synonymessomersault

6. Sports throwB1formalsport

   An act of throwing the ball to a teammate, often used in handball or similar games.

   Passe lobée

   • The player made a quick flip to the forward who scored.
   • He used a wrist flip to pass the ball accurately.
   • A successful flip can break through the defense.

   Synonymesflingheavelobpasspitchthrowtoss

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de retourner rapidement quelque chose ou de changer brusquement de position ou d'état.

A verb used to indicate the act of turning something over quickly, or to change position or state suddenly.

1. to toss lightlyB1informal

   To throw something gently into the air to decide which side lands, often used for coins or objects.

   lancer en l'air

   • Let's flip a coin to see who goes first.
   • He flipped the pancake in the pan.
   • She flipped the card onto the table.

   Synonymescastlobpitchthrowtoss

2. to activateB1informal

   To cause a device or mechanism to start operating, often by moving a switch.

   actionner

   • Flip the switch to turn on the light.
   • He flipped the power button.
   • She flipped the lever to start the machine.

   Synonymesflickthrowtoggle

3. to browse quicklyB1formal

   To look through pages of a book, magazine, or other written material in a quick or casual manner.

   feuilleter rapidement

   • She flipped through the magazine while waiting.
   • He flipped the pages of the textbook.
   • I flipped through the report to find the main points.

   Synonymesbrowsedip intorifflescanskimthumb

4. to toss with a sharp movementB1informal

   To throw something with a quick, sharp motion so that it turns over in the air.

   lancer d'un geste vif

   • The chef flipped the omelet in the air.
   • He flipped the bottle cap into the bin.
   • She flipped the coin with a flick of her thumb.

   Synonymescastflickflinghurllobpitchslingthrowtoss

5. to flick or move lightlyB1informal

   To cause an object to move with a light, quick motion, such as with a finger or hand.

   faire voltiger

   • He flipped the dust off his shirt.
   • She flipped the paper clip across the desk.
   • He flipped the switch with a flick of his finger.

   Synonymesflicksnaptoss

6. to turn over or invertB1formal

   To turn something upside down or reverse its position, often by throwing or tipping it.

   retourner

   • The strong wind flipped the umbrella inside out.
   • She flipped the mattress to the other side.
   • He flipped the boat over to check the hull.

   Synonymescapsizeinvertoverturnreversetip overturn overupendupturn

   Antonymeslevelorientrightstraighten

Variantes phrasalflip outflip over