flutter

US /ˈflʌt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈflʌt̬.ɚ/
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1.

voltiger, battre

fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly

:
Butterflies fluttered among the flowers.
Les papillons voltigeaient parmi les fleurs.
The bird fluttered its wings before taking off.
L'oiseau battit des ailes avant de s'envoler.
2.

flotter, palpiter

move or fall with a light, irregular, or trembling motion

:
The curtains fluttered in the breeze.
Les rideaux flottaient dans la brise.
Her heart began to flutter with excitement.
Son cœur commença à palpiter d'excitation.
1.

frémissement, battement

a quick, light, and irregular movement

:
She felt a flutter in her stomach.
Elle sentit un frémissement dans son estomac.
There was a sudden flutter of wings as the birds took flight.
Il y eut un soudain battement d'ailes lorsque les oiseaux s'envolèrent.