flutter

• Mouvement rapide, irrégulier ou instable, souvent lié aux battements d'ailes, au rythme cardiaque ou à des objets légers agités par l'air.

A noun referring to a rapid, irregular, or unsteady movement or vibration, often associated with wings, heartbeats, or light objects moving in the air.

1. Quick, light movementB1formal

   A rapid, light, and irregular movement, often of wings or fabric.

   Battement rapide et léger

   • The flutter of the bird's wings caught my attention.
   • There was a flutter of curtains in the breeze.
   • She felt a flutter in her chest when she saw him.

   Synonymesflickerflitflitterquivertremorvibrationwaver

   Antonymescalmreststabilitysteadinessstillness

2. State of nervous excitementB2informal

   A state of agitation, excitement, or nervousness.

   État d'agitation nerveuse

   • She was in a flutter before her job interview.
   • The news caused a flutter of excitement among the fans.
   • He felt a flutter of anxiety as he stepped onto the stage.

   Synonymesagitationditherexcitementflusterfussnervousnessquivertizzytremor

   Antonymescalmcomposureequanimitypeaceserenitytranquility

3. Small bet or gambleC1informalbritish

   A small, casual bet or speculative investment.

   Petit pari ou investissement spéculatif

   • He had a flutter on the horse race.
   • She enjoys a little flutter at the casino now and then.
   • They placed a flutter on the football match.

   Synonymesbetgamblepuntwager

• Verbe décrivant un mouvement léger et rapide ou une oscillation, souvent avec un tremblement ou un mouvement irrégulier, généralement appliqué aux oiseaux, aux drapeaux ou à d'autres objets légers.

A verb used to describe the act of moving or waving lightly and quickly, often with a trembling or irregular motion, typically referring to birds, flags, or other light objects.

1. Move quickly and lightlyB1formal

   To move or flap the wings or limbs rapidly and lightly without flying.

   Battre rapidement des ailes ou des membres

   • The butterfly fluttered from flower to flower.
   • Birds fluttered their wings before taking off.
   • Leaves fluttered in the gentle breeze.

   Synonymesflapflickerflitquivertremblevibratewaver

2. Beat irregularlyB2formal

   To beat or move with a quick, irregular motion, especially the heart.

   Battre irrégulièrement

   • Her heart fluttered with excitement when she saw him.
   • He felt his pulse flutter nervously before the speech.
   • The doctor said the heart fluttered due to anxiety.

   Synonymespalpitatepulsatequiverthrob

3. Move in a restless wayB2informal

   To move about in a restless or aimless manner.

   voltiger

   • She fluttered around the room, unable to sit still.
   • The children fluttered about the garden, chasing each other.
   • He fluttered from one task to another without finishing anything.

   Synonymesdartflitflitterhoverquiverrippletremblewaver

   Antonymesrestsettle