effleurer
Meanings
Verb
1. to stroke gently, to touch lightly
2. to brush over, to brush past
3. to skim over (a subject) (figuratively)
Examples7
Cela ne m’a jamais effleuré l’esprit.
That never even crossed my mind.
Ses lèvres ont effleuré les miennes.
His lips brushed against mine.
Ses lèvres effleurèrent les miennes.
His lips brushed against mine.
La balle lui a effleuré la joue.
The bullet grazed his cheek.
La libellule effleurait l'eau.
The dragonfly was skimming across the water.
Son bras a effleuré le mien.
Her arm brushed against mine.