Rechercher
to twitch
01
tressaillir, sursauter
to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement
Intransitive
Example
As the baby slept, its tiny fingers would occasionally twitch.
His eye started to twitch involuntarily due to stress and fatigue.
The speaker 's leg twitched nervously as they faced the large audience.
02
pincer, tirer (légèrement)
to delicately and tightly pinch or adjust something between the fingers with small, quick movements
Transitive: to twitch sth
Example
He nervously twitched the edge of the paper between his fingers during the meeting.
The tailor meticulously twitched the fabric along the seam to ensure a snug fit.
The seamstress would twitch the thread between her fingers before sewing to test its strength.
03
surrendre, vibrer
to cause something to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement
Transitive: to twitch sth
Example
The insect twitched its antennae in response to nearby movement.
The rabbit twitched its nose as it sniffed the air for potential danger.
Startled by the loud noise, the cat twitched its tail nervously.
04
tirer, secouer
to move or pull something with a quick and abrupt motion
Transitive: to twitch sth
Example
The technician twitched the cables to ensure a secure connection.
The mechanic twitched the lever to engage the emergency brake.
He twitched the fishing rod to set the hook after feeling a bite.
Twitch
01
twitch, spasme
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
Exemple
As the baby slept, its tiny fingers would occasionally twitch.
His eye started to twitch involuntarily due to stress and fatigue.
The speaker's leg twitched nervously as they faced the large audience.
The dog's paw twitched as it dreamed of chasing imaginary prey.
