voleter

Senses

1. 1.

   to flutter

   to fly with quick, light movements; to flit about

2. 2.

   to hover

   to move lightly and restlessly in the air

3. 3.

   to flutter (of fabric)

   to wave or billow gently in the wind

Examples

• "Les papillons voletaient autour des fleurs."

  The butterflies were fluttering around the flowers.

• "Une feuille voletait dans le vent."

  A leaf was fluttering in the wind.

• "Son voile voletait légèrement sur ses épaules."

  Her veil was gently fluttering on her shoulders.

Usage

Voleter is a regular -er verb commonly used in literary or poetic contexts. It suggests delicate, aimless movement-distinct from voler (to fly with purpose). Often used for butterflies, leaves, fabric, or light particles in motion.