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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
Example
During the meeting, the colleague across the room winked to share a confidential message.
At the surprise party, everyone winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration.
02
cligner, cligner de l'œil
to close and open both eyelids quickly
Intransitive
Example
He winked as the pollen from the flowers made his eyes water.
The sudden brightness made him wink repeatedly to adjust.
She winked while reading, tired from the long hours at the screen.
03
clignoter, scintiller
to shine or flash on and off in a quick, intermittent manner
Intransitive
Example
The lighthouse ’s beacon winked across the dark ocean.
The streetlight winked on and off as the power fluctuated.
The fireflies winked in the garden, lighting up the evening air.
Wink
01
clin d’œil
the act of opening and closing one eye quickly once as a sign of affection, greeting, etc.
Example
The opportunity was gone in a wink, and he missed his chance.
He grabbed the last cookie in a wink, leaving none for the others.
The lights flickered for a wink before returning to normal.
03
clin d'œil, œil clignotant
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Exemple
During the meeting, the colleague across the room winked to share a confidential message.
At the surprise party, everyone winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration.
