Flaques (en. Puddles)

/flak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Accumulation of water on a flat surface.

After the rain, there were puddles everywhere on the path.

Après la pluie, il y avait des flaques partout sur le chemin.

Small shallow pond.

The children were jumping in the puddles with their boots.

Les enfants sautaient dans les flaques avec leurs bottes.

Area where water accumulates, creating a visual effect.

The puddles reflect the sky, creating beautiful patterns.

Les flaques reflètent le ciel, créant de beaux motifs.

From Old French 'flac', derived from Latin 'flaccus' meaning 'flaccid'.

to make puddles

Having fun by jumping in the puddles.

faire des flaques

rain

Precipitation of water in the form of drops.

pluie

flooding

Accumulation of water in an area caused by too much rain.

inondation

mud

Mixture of soil and water, often found around puddles.

boue

A messy or chaotic situation.

This project has become a real mess, everyone is lost.

Ce projet est devenu une vraie flaque, tout le monde est perdu.

Being in a state of sadness or melancholy.

After the breakup, he was in a funk for weeks.

Après la rupture, il était dans une flaque pendant des semaines.