I flailed around in the bottom of the boat, trying to grab the oars.
Je me débattais au fond du bateau, essayant d’attraper les rames.
The duke flailed his sword about, but he was no match for the strangely noble-looking peasant.
Le duc agitait son épée dans tous les sens, mais il n'était pas de taille face au paysan à l'allure étrangement noble.
Everyone in the village flailed about, dancing.
Tout le monde au village dansait comme des fous.
Everyone in the village flailed about, dancing.
Tout le monde au village, s'agitaient, dançaient.
The man's arms flailed about as he tried to catch his balance.
Les bras de l'homme s'agitaient tandis qu'il essayait de retrouver son équilibre.
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