This is the 12220th most frequent French word.
voltigent
"Voltigent" means "flutter" or "flit about."
Here, 'voltigent' is used to describe the fluttering motion of butterflies, indicating light, airy movement.
Dans le jardin, les papillons voltigent autour des fleurs.
In the garden, the butterflies flutter around the flowers.
In this sentence, 'voltigent' conveys the action of leaves being blown or fluttering because of wind.
Les feuilles voltigent sous le souffle du vent d'automne.
The leaves flutter under the breath of the autumn wind.
'Voltigent' here metaphorically illustrates the energetic and dynamic movements of children in the space.