flourish

US /ˈflɝː.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈflɝː.ɪʃ/
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prospérer, fleurir

grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.

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The plants flourish in warm, humid climates.
Les plantes prospèrent dans les climats chauds et humides.
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A new business can flourish in this economic environment.
Une nouvelle entreprise peut prospérer dans cet environnement économique.
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2.

brandir, agiter

wave (something) around to attract attention.

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The conductor flourished his baton.
Le chef d'orchestre brandit sa baguette.
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He flourished the sword dramatically.
Il brandit l'épée de manière dramatique.
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1.

geste, fanfare

a bold or extravagant gesture or action made to attract attention.

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He made a grand flourish with his cape.
Il fit un grand geste avec sa cape.
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The magician ended his trick with a dramatic flourish.
Le magicien termina son tour par un geste dramatique.
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fanfare, fioriture

a short, showy piece of music played on brass instruments.

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The trumpet played a triumphant flourish.
La trompette joua une fanfare triomphante.
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The ceremony began with a musical flourish.
La cérémonie commença par une fanfare musicale.
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