Avoir un brusque mouvement de recul sous l'effet de la douleur ou de la peur.
To move away suddenly from pain or fear.
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Il n'a pas tressailli quand l'aiguille est entrée. — He didn't flinch when the needle went in.
Essaie de ne pas tressaillir quand le coiffeur utilise le rasoir. — Try not to flinch when the barber uses the razor.
Certains joueurs tressaillent avant même que la balle arrive. — Some players flinch before the ball even arrives.
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