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    Circulation (en. Traffic)

    /siʁ.ky.la.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement or exchange of a fluid or people.
    The circulation of water in the pipes is vital.
    La circulation de l'eau dans les canalisations est vitale.
    Flow of vehicles on a road.
    Traffic was very heavy during rush hour.
    La circulation était très dense pendant l'heure de pointe.
    Emission or dissemination of a publication.
    The newspaper has a large national circulation.
    Le journal a une grande circulation nationale.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'circulatio', which means 'action of turning around'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    road traffic
    Movement of vehicles on the roads.
    circulation routière
    blood circulation
    Flow of blood in the circulatory system.
    circulation sanguine
    information flow
    Diffusion or transmission of information.
    circulation de l'information

    Related Words

    circulatory
    Relating to circulation, particularly blood circulation.
    circulatoire
    to circulate
    To move around, to pass from one place to another.
    circuler

    Slang Meanings

    To move quickly, to be in continuous motion.
    He circulated all night to deliver packages.
    Il a circulé toute la nuit pour livrer des colis.
    To be aware of rumors or news.
    He has the circulation of gossip in his network.
    Il a la circulation des potins dans son réseau.