Il le secoua un peu et l'une des lumières vacilla. Une défaillance ?
He shook it a little, and one of the lights flickered.
La loyauté de ses disciples ne vacilla pas, même pendant sa persécution.
Even during his persecution, his disciples' loyalty didn't waver.
La bougie vacilla avant de s'éteindre.
The candle flickered before going out.
La flamme de la cuisinière vacilla lorsque Danny ouvrit la porte de la cuisine.
The flame of the gas stove flickered when Danny opened the door of the kitchen.
La flamme de la bougie vacilla légèrement à cause du courant d'air, mais ne s'éteignit pas.
The candle flame wavered slightly in the draft, but didn't go out.
La flamme de la bougie vacilla, et je l'ai protégée avec ma main pour éviter qu'elle ne s'éteigne.
The candle flame quivered, and I cupped it with my hand to prevent it from going out.
Le terrain vacilla sous l’effort.
The land lurched with effort.
Hepthys vacilla un moment dans les airs, un flot de sang s’écoulant du moignon de son aile, puis s’écrasa brutalement.
A torrent of blood dripped down as Hepthys wobbled in the air, then plummeted toward the ground.
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