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twitch in French

twitch in French is tic, tord-nez, morailles — twitch means a small, sudden, often involuntary movement of a muscle.

twitch in French

tic
noun
A brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again; a spasm.
tord-nez
noun
(farriery) A stick with a hole in one end through which passes a loop, which can be drawn tightly over the upper lip or an ear of a horse and twisted to keep the animal quiet during minor surgery.
morailles
noun
(farriery) A stick with a hole in one end through which passes a loop, which can be drawn tightly over the upper lip or an ear of a horse and twisted to keep the animal quiet during minor surgery.
tressauter
verb
(intransitive) To perform a twitch; spasm.
secouer
verb
(intransitive) To perform a twitch; spasm.
spasmer
verb
(intransitive) To perform a twitch; spasm.

What does "twitch" mean?

  1. noun A small, sudden, often involuntary movement of a muscle.
    "A nervous twitch appeared in his eye during the interview."
  2. verb To move suddenly and briefly, often without control.
    "Her fingers twitched as she waited for the results."

twitch in a sentence

  • A nervous twitch appeared in his eye during the interview.
  • Her fingers twitched as she waited for the results.
  • The dog's ear twitched at the sound of the doorbell.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "twitch" in French?

"twitch" in French is tic, tord-nez, morailles. twitch means: A small, sudden, often involuntary movement of a muscle.

How do you use "twitch" in a sentence?

Example: "A nervous twitch appeared in his eye during the interview." In French, "twitch" is tic, tord-nez, morailles.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "twitch": tic, tord-nez, morailles, tressauter, secouer, spasmer.

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