wink
wink
wɪnk
vink
British pronunciation
/wˈɪŋk/

Définition et signification de « wink » en anglais

to wink
01

cligner de l’œil

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke
Intransitive
to wink definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The comedian on stage would often wink at the audience after delivering a clever punchline.
Le comédien sur scène clignait souvent de l'œil au public après avoir livré une réplique intelligente.
02

cligner des yeux, faire un clin d'œil

to close and open both eyelids quickly
Intransitive
to wink definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The sudden brightness made him wink repeatedly to adjust.
La soudaine luminosité l'a fait cligner des yeux à plusieurs reprises pour s'adapter.
03

clignoter, scintiller

to shine or flash on and off in a quick, intermittent manner
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The streetlight winked on and off as the power fluctuated.
Le réverbère clignota alors que l'électricité fluctuait.
Wink
01

clin d’œil

the act of closing and opening one eye quickly, usually once
wink definition and meaning
02

clin d'œil, instant

a brief moment
example
Exemples
The lights flickered for a wink before returning to normal.
Les lumières ont clignoté pendant un clin d'œil avant de revenir à la normale.
03

a reflexive movement of the eyes closing and opening rapidly

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