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
A brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again; a spasm.
tord-nez
(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
(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
(intransitive) To perform a twitch; spasm.
secouer
(intransitive) To perform a twitch; spasm.
spasmer
(intransitive) To perform a twitch; spasm.
What does "twitch" mean?
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noun A small, sudden, often involuntary movement of a muscle.
"A nervous twitch appeared in his eye during the interview."
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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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