No. 12,220 in French
voltigent
"Voltigent" means "flutter" or "flit about."
In a sentence
Dans le jardin, les papillons voltigent autour des fleurs.
In the garden, the butterflies flutter around the flowers.
Here, 'voltigent' is used to describe the fluttering motion of butterflies, indicating light, airy movement.
Les feuilles voltigent sous le souffle du vent d'automne.
The leaves flutter under the breath of the autumn wind.
In this sentence, 'voltigent' conveys the action of leaves being blown or fluttering because of wind.
Les enfants voltigent dans la salle enjouée.
The children flit around the cheerful room.
'Voltigent' here metaphorically illustrates the energetic and dynamic movements of children in the space.
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