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to flap
01
battre, clapoter
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
Exemples
Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.
En ce moment, le linge sur la corde à linge bat dans la brise légère.
The windmill blades steadily flapped in the wind, generating renewable energy.
Les pales de l'éolienne battaient régulièrement dans le vent, générant de l'énergie renouvelable.
02
battre, agiter
(of a bird) to rhythmically move its wings in an upward and downward motion, either during flight or in preparation for taking flight
Transitive: to flap wings
Exemples
With a powerful push, the eagle flapped its majestic wings, effortlessly soaring above the mountain peaks.
Avec une poussée puissante, l'aigle battit ses ailes majestueuses, s'élevant sans effort au-dessus des sommets des montagnes.
The robin perched on the branch, observing its surroundings before flapping its wings in a graceful motion
Le rouge-gorge se percha sur la branche, observant son environnement avant de battre des ailes d'un mouvement gracieux.
03
s'agiter, paniquer
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
Exemples
The parent started to flap when they realized their child was running late for school.
Le parent a commencé à s'agiter quand il a réalisé que son enfant était en retard pour l'école.
The team captain flapped before an important match, giving an impassioned speech to motivate the players.
Le capitaine de l'équipe s'est agité avant un match important, prononçant un discours passionné pour motiver les joueurs.
04
agiter, battre
to move an object or a part of it up and down or to and fro in a rapid or rhythmic manner
Transitive: to flap sth
Exemples
The child flapped the pages of the book rapidly, trying to catch the attention of their parent.
L'enfant agitait rapidement les pages du livre, essayant d'attirer l'attention de son parent.
The wind flapped the tent's entrance, causing it to sway back and forth as campers tried to secure it.
Le vent battait l'entrée de la tente, la faisant osciller d'avant en arrière alors que les campeurs essayaient de la sécuriser.
05
agiter, battre
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
SpecializedExemples
He started to flap as he lost balance on the wave.
Il a commencé à agiter les bras alors qu'il perdait l'équilibre sur la vague.
New surfers always flap when they panic in the water.
Les nouveaux surfeurs battent toujours des bras quand ils paniquent dans l'eau.
Flap
01
rabat, volet
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
Exemples
The tent 's flap was left open, letting in a cool breeze.
Le rabat de la tente était laissé ouvert, laissant entrer une brise fraîche.
He secured the envelope by tucking its flap under the seal.
Il a sécurisé l'enveloppe en glissant son rabat sous le sceau.
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
Exemples
The pilot adjusted the flaps before landing.
Lowering the flaps helped reduce the plane's speed.
03
a section of tissue that remains partially attached to the body, allowing it to be repositioned or used in surgical repair
Exemples
The surgeon lifted a skin flap to cover the wound.
A small flap of tissue was used in the reconstruction.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
Exemples
The flap of wings filled the air as the pigeons took off.
He heard the gentle flap of the flag in the breeze.
05
agitation, panique
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
Exemples
Everyone was in a flap before the guests arrived.
She got into a flap over the missing keys.
06
the folded extension of a book cover that wraps around the page edges to provide protection
Exemples
The author 's photo was printed on the back flap.
She read the description on the inside flap.
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