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    Coule (en. Flows)

    /kul/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move in the water, to descend with a fluid motion.
    He flows gently in the river.
    Il coule doucement dans la rivière.
    To flow, to spread.
    The wine flows into the glass.
    Le vin coule dans le verre.
    To be submerged underwater.
    The boat started to sink after hitting a rock.
    Le bateau a commencé à couler après avoir heurté un rocher.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'collapsus', past participle of 'collabi', which means 'to collapse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sink like a stone
    To sink completely underwater.
    Couler à pic
    To cast a bronze
    To do a disreputable act without scruples.
    Couler un bronze
    To live happy days
    To live quietly, without worries.
    Couler des jours heureux

    Related Words

    flow
    Action of flowing.
    écoulement
    to float
    To move on the surface of the water.
    flotter
    to dive
    To sink in the water.
    plonger

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe something that is not working.
    This project is completely sunk.
    Ce projet est complètement coulé.
    To escape from a difficult situation.
    After the argument, he sank at a friend's place.
    Après la dispute, il s'est coulé chez un ami.