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    Couler (en. To flow)

    /ku.lɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To transfer a liquid from one place to another.
    He decided to pour water into the glass.
    Il a décidé de couler de l'eau dans le verre.
    To flow, to spill.
    The water flows into the river.
    L'eau coule dans la rivière.
    To mold, to be shaped in a mold.
    The chocolate flowed into the mold.
    Le chocolat a coulé dans le moule.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'culare,' meaning 'to cause to flow.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sink
    To shipwreck, to sink completely.
    couler à pic
    to live happy days
    To live in peace and happiness.
    couler des jours heureux
    to take a nap
    To take a nap, to sleep deeply.
    couler un bronze

    Related Words

    flow
    Action of flowing, of spilling.
    écoulement
    stream
    Small watercourse that flows.
    ruisseau
    spring
    Place where a liquid begins to flow.
    source

    Slang Meanings

    To be depressed or sad.
    Since his departure, he is feeling down.
    Depuis son départ, il coule.
    To escape from a difficult situation.
    He left the party before it got boring.
    Il a coulé de la fête avant que ça ne devienne ennuyeux.