No. 4,054 in French
clin
A "clin" in French refers to a "wink" or "glance."
In a sentence
Elle lui a fait un petit clin d'œil avant de partir.
She gave him a small wink before leaving.
In this sentence, 'clin' is part of the phrase 'clin d'œil,' which literally translates to 'wink of an eye.' It signifies a quick closing and reopening of one eye typically as a form of silent communication or signal.
Le clin de lumière à travers les volets attirait son attention.
The flash of light through the shutters caught her attention.
Here, 'clin' is used to refer to a quick flash or sparkle, generally implying something momentary and catching one's attention.
Au clin de l'aube, les oiseaux commençaient à chanter.
At the break of dawn, the birds began to sing.
'Clin' in this phrase conveys the fleeting or initial moment, as in 'clin de l'aube,' signifying the very beginning or first moment of dawn.
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