Coulèrent (en. Flowed)
/ku.lɛ.ʁɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Continuous flow or movement of a liquid substance.
The flow of the river was quite strong after the rain.
Le coulèrent de la rivière était assez fort après la pluie.
A flow that never stops.
The flows of the sea can be very powerful.
Les coulèrents de la mer peuvent être très puissants.
Etymology
From the verb 'couler' with the suffix '-ent' indicating a continuous action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
draught
An air movement that can be felt in a room.
courant d'air
elliptical current
A form of spiraling movement.
courant elliptique
in direct current
Indirectly related to a constant flow.
à courant continu
Related Words
flow
To transfer a liquid from one place to another.
couler
flow
Movement of a liquid or energy.
flux
current
Movement of a fluid, especially water.
courant
Slang Meanings
A guy who goes with the flow without worrying about problems.
This guy is really chill, he never stresses out.
Ce type est vraiment coulèrent, il ne se prend jamais la tête.
A laid-back lifestyle, without pressure.
They lead a laid-back life at the beach.
Ils mènent une vie coulèrente à la plage.