Ferdinandus

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[velvet yarrow]

« Battre des ailes » is the idiomatic way of saying
In that case « battre » means “to flap”

Some other uses of « battre » in the sense “to move in a repeated manner” include « battre des paupières » (“to wink”), « son cœur bat fort » (“their heart beats fast”)

[next zealot]

Also eggs? Meaning to whisk?

[velvet yarrow]

Yes, « battre les œufs en neige » ^^

[next zealot]

Huh, in German we also whisk eggs into snow. 🙂

Thanks for your help!

[velvet yarrow]

My pleasure

[jolly lantern]

Euh ça se dit battre des paupières ? Pour moi c'est cligner des yeux

[velvet yarrow]

Heuuuu je sais pas ça me semblait naturel 🤔

« Les paupières battent régulièrement. » est donné comme exemple sur Wiktionnaire

Mais c’est vrai que « cligner des yeux » est plus fréquent

[strong cedar]

You can also "bat" wings

Id say that phrasing is more common than beat, honestly