verb🔗ShareDépecerTo strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc."The sailors flinched the whale carcass, carefully removing the thick blubber layer for its oil. "Les marins ont dépecé la carcasse de la baleine, enlevant soigneusement la couche épaisse de graisse pour son huile.animalactionnauticalfoodoceanprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharetressaillir, sursauterTo make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe."The child flinched when the loud balloon popped. "L'enfant a tressailli lorsque le ballon bruyant a éclaté.bodyactionsensationemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsquiver, se déroberTo dodge (a question), to avoid an unpleasant task or duty"When asked about the missing money, the suspect flinched and looked away, avoiding the question. "Interrogé sur l'argent manquant, le suspect a esquivé la question en détournant le regard.attitudeactioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHésiter, reculerTo let the foot slip from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet."Frustrated, Michael flinched when trying to croquet his opponent's ball, barely nudging it instead of sending it far away. "Frustré, Michael a hésité en essayant de croqueter la boule de son adversaire, la poussant à peine au lieu de l'envoyer au loin.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
