flash

A. n

• 1 (of torch, headlights) lueur (f) soudaine; (of jewels, metal) éclat (m) a flash of lightning = un éclair

• 2in or like a flash = en un clin d'œil

• 3 (on camera) flash (m)

B. vtr

• 1to flash one's headlights (at) = faire un appel de phares (à)

• 2 lancer [look, smile] (at à)

• 3 (transmit) faire apparaître [message]

• 4 (colloq) (show) [person] montrer [qch] rapidement [card, money]

• 5 exhiber [credit card]; étaler [money]

C. vi

• [light] clignoter; [eyes] lancer des éclairs to flash on and off = clignoter