verb🔗ShareBattre, frapperTo beat using a flail or similar implement."The farmer was flailing the wheat to separate the grains from the stalks. "Le fermier battait le blé pour séparer les grains des tiges.actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'agiter, s'ébattreTo wave or swing vigorously"The child flailed his arms as he tried to catch the runaway balloon. "L'enfant agitait les bras en essayant d'attraper le ballon qui s'échappait.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBattre, frapperTo thresh."The toddler, upset at not getting a cookie, was flailing his arms and legs on the floor. "Le jeune enfant, contrarié de ne pas avoir de cookie, agitait ses bras et ses jambes sur le sol.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'agiter, se débattreTo move like a flail."The child was flailing his arms and legs in the swimming pool, trying to stay afloat. "L'enfant s'agitait des bras et des jambes dans la piscine, essayant de rester à flot.bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAgitation, mouvement désordonnéA flailing action or motion."The toddler's flailing as he tried to grab the balloon made it difficult for his mom to put on his jacket. "L'agitation du tout-petit alors qu'il essayait d'attraper le ballon a rendu difficile pour sa mère de lui mettre sa veste.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading