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    Filant (en. Spinning)

    /fi.lɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which extends continuously and fluidly.
    The river had a filant course through the valley.
    La rivière avait un cours filant à travers la vallée.
    Which seems to move quickly.
    The serpent slipping through the grass was hard to spot.
    Le serpent filant entre les herbes était difficile à apercevoir.
    Refers to a light and flexible fabric.
    She wore a filant dress that floated around her.
    Elle portait une robe filante qui flottait autour d'elle.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'filer' which means to draw out.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to blow like a filant
    to be very fast or efficient
    souffler comme un filant
    wired
    refers to something extremely thin and long
    filaire
    slipping
    in a state of speed or efficiency
    se filant

    Related Words

    filer
    Action of extending or unrolling something.
    filer
    net
    Object in the shape of a mesh fabric used for catching.
    filet
    thread
    Long and thin material, often used for sewing.
    fil

    Slang Meanings

    To be in fast, scattered movement.
    He was filant on his skateboard, at full speed.
    Il était filant sur son skateboard, à toute vitesse.
    Refers to someone who leaves quickly.
    She slipped away after receiving the call.
    Elle s'est filante après avoir reçu l'appel.