How is the word vaciller translated from French to English

Briller ou brûler d'une lumière instable.

To shine or burn with an unsteady light.

verb
English translation
flicker

Examples with “vaciller”

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  • La bougie a vacillé dans le courant d'air. The candle flickered in the draft.

  • Il y avait une lueur d'espoir dans ses yeux. There was a flicker of hope in her eyes.

  • J'ai vu un scintillement venant de la bougie. I saw a flicker of light from the candle.

  • J'ai remarqué un battement dans ses yeux pendant la conversation. I noticed a flicker in her eyes during the conversation.

  • J'ai vu un pic flamboyant picorer l'arbre. I saw a flicker pecking at the tree.

  • Pourquoi l'écran vacille-t-il quand je fais défiler la page ? Why does the screen flicker when I scroll?

  • Une lueur passait sous la porte. A flicker of light showed under the door.

  • As-tu remarqué le scintillement dans la pièce ? Did you notice the flicker in the room?

  • As-tu vu le battement de ses paupières quand il était fatigué ? Did you see the flicker of his eyelids when he was tired?

  • Peux-tu identifier le pic flamboyant dans le jardin ? Can you identify the flicker in the backyard?

  • Les lampadaires ont vacillé puis se sont éteints. The streetlights flickered and then went out.

  • As-tu vu cette lueur sur l'écran ? Did you catch that flicker on the screen?

  • Un scintillement d'espoir subsistait dans ses yeux. There was a flicker of hope in her eyes.

  • Un bref battement d'émotion a traversé son visage et a attiré mon attention. There was a flicker of emotion on her face that caught my attention.

  • Les pics flamboyants passent souvent au printemps. The flickers often visit during springtime.

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FAQ about “vaciller”

How is “vaciller” translated from French?
“vaciller” translates into English as “flicker”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “vaciller” mean?
Meaning of “vaciller”: Briller ou brûler d'une lumière instable. In English — “flicker”.
What part of speech is “vaciller”?
“vaciller” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “vaciller”?
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