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    Coulait (en. Flowed)

    /ku.lɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates the movement of a liquid that flows.
    The water flowed gently in the river.
    L'eau coulait doucement dans la rivière.
    Expresses a notion of time that passes slowly.
    Time flowed without me noticing.
    Le temps coulait sans que je m'en rende compte.
    Refers to something that descends slowly.
    The snow flowed from the roofs under the weight.
    La neige coulait des toits sous le poids.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'collare', which means 'to flow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flowed abundantly
    refers to a liquid that flows in large quantities.
    coulait à flots
    flowed like a river
    expresses a fluid and rapid movement.
    coulait comme un fleuve
    time flowed
    indicates that time passes slowly.
    le temps coulait

    Related Words

    to flow
    Verb meaning to let a liquid pass.
    couler
    flow
    Action of flowing or flowing a liquid.
    écoulement
    brook
    Small stream that flows.
    ruisseau

    Slang Meanings

    To express that something occurs without hindrance.
    Money flowed abundantly in this business.
    L'argent coulait à flot dans ce business.
    To describe a situation of debauchery.
    The evening flowed excessively.
    La soirée coulait à l'excès.