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flit in French

flit in French is papillonner, voleter, voltiger — flit means to move quickly and lightly from one place to another.

flit in French

papillonner
verb
To move about rapidly and nimbly.
voleter
verb
To move about rapidly and nimbly.
voltiger
verb
To move about rapidly and nimbly.
virevolter
verb
To move quickly from one location to another.

What does "flit" mean?

  1. verb To move quickly and lightly from one place to another.
    "A hummingbird flitted between the flowers."
  2. verb To move house suddenly, especially to escape debts.
    "The family flitted in the night, leaving the rent unpaid."
  3. noun A quick, darting movement.
    "She caught a flit of movement in the hedge."

flit in a sentence

  • A hummingbird flitted between the flowers.
  • Her eyes flitted nervously around the room.
  • The family flitted in the night, leaving the rent unpaid.
  • She caught a flit of movement in the hedge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "flit" in French?

"flit" in French is papillonner, voleter, voltiger. flit means: To move quickly and lightly from one place to another.

How do you use "flit" in a sentence?

Example: "A hummingbird flitted between the flowers." In French, "flit" is papillonner, voleter, voltiger.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "flit": papillonner, voleter, voltiger, virevolter.

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