Blink

"Blink" in French

clignement

(closing both eyes and opening them again)

clin d’œil

(the time needed to close and reopen one's eyes)

coup d’œil

(a quick view)

ciller

(to close and reopen both eyes quickly)

cligner des yeux

(to close and reopen both eyes quickly)

clignoter

(to close and reopen both eyes quickly)

clignoter

(to flash on and off at regular intervals)

faire un appel de phares

(to flash headlights)

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