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blink in French

blink in French is clignement, clin d’œil, coup d’œil — blink means to close and open the eyes quickly.

blink in French

clignement
noun
The act of quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.
clin d’œil
noun
(figuratively) The time needed to close and reopen one's eyes.
coup d’œil
noun
(computing) A text formatting feature that causes text to disappear and reappear as a form of visual emphasis.
clignoter
verb
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
ciller
verb
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
cligner des yeux
verb
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
faire un appel de phares
verb
To shine, especially with intermittent light; to twinkle; to flicker; to glimmer, as a lamp.
clignoter
verb
To flash on and off at regular intervals.

What does "blink" mean?

  1. verb To close and open the eyes quickly.
    "She blinked in the bright sunlight."
  2. verb To flash on and off, especially at regular intervals.
    "The cursor blinked steadily on the dark screen."
  3. verb To back down or show hesitation in a standoff, as in the phrase "blink first."
    "Neither side wanted to blink first in the negotiations."
  4. noun The act of quickly closing and opening the eyes, or a very brief moment.
    "In the blink of an eye, the deal was gone."

blink in a sentence

  • She blinked in the bright sunlight.
  • He blinked back tears during the speech.
  • The cursor blinked steadily on the dark screen.
  • A warning light blinked on the dashboard.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "blink" in French?

"blink" in French is clignement, clin d’œil, coup d’œil. blink means: To close and open the eyes quickly.

How do you use "blink" in a sentence?

Example: "She blinked in the bright sunlight." In French, "blink" is clignement, clin d’œil, coup d’œil.

Are there other ways to say "blink" in French?

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "blink": clignement, clin d’œil, coup d’œil, clignoter, ciller, cligner des yeux.

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