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to twitch
01
tressaillir, avoir un tic
to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement
Intransitive
Exemples
As the baby slept, its tiny fingers would occasionally twitch.
Alors que le bébé dormait, ses petits doigts tressaillaient occasionnellement.
02
pincer délicatement, tirer légèrement
to delicately and tightly pinch or adjust something between the fingers with small, quick movements
Transitive: to twitch sth
Exemples
The tailor meticulously twitched the fabric along the seam to ensure a snug fit.
Le tailleur a tiré méticuleusement le tissu le long de la couture pour assurer un ajustement serré.
03
tressaillir, avoir un tic
to cause something to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement
Transitive: to twitch sth
Exemples
Startled by the loud noise, the cat twitched its tail nervously.
Effrayé par le bruit fort, le chat a tressailli de sa queue nerveusement.
04
tressaillir, secouer
to move or pull something with a quick and abrupt motion
Transitive: to twitch sth
Exemples
The technician twitched the cables to ensure a secure connection.
Le technicien a tiré les câbles pour assurer une connexion sécurisée.
Twitch
01
tic, spasme musculaire
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
Arbre Lexical
twitching
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