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    Clin (en. Clin)

    /klɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A quick gesture with the eyes or a part of the body.
    She winked at him to give him a sign.
    Elle lui fit un clin d'œil pour lui donner un signe.
    A movement or vibration made for a specific purpose.
    He made a wink for the crowd to be quiet.
    Il a donné un clin pour que la foule se taise.
    verb
    To wink.
    He winked at his friend while passing by.
    Il clin d'œil à son ami en passant.
    To attract attention with a gesture.
    She blinked to catch his attention.
    Elle a cligné de l'œil pour attirer son attention.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word clin comes from the Old French 'clinc', designating a wink or a small movement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wink
    To attract someone's attention discreetly.
    faire un clin d'œil
    a wink at something
    Subtle or indirect reference to a particular subject.
    un clin d'œil à quelque chose
    conspiratorial wink
    Gesture of solidarity or complicity between two people.
    clin d'œil complice

    Related Words

    eye
    The organ of vision.
    eye
    to blink
    To move quickly in a way that emits light.
    clignoter

    Slang Meanings

    Friendly or complicity sign.
    He made a wink to show that he was on my side.
    Il a fait un clin pour montrer qu'il était de mon côté.
    A little nudge or encouragement.
    She gave a wink to her brother to encourage him to speak.
    Elle a donné un clin à son frère pour qu'il prenne la parole.