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    Flocons (en. Flakes)

    /f.lɔ.kɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    a small light piece, generally in the shape of a flake.
    Snowflakes gently fall from the sky.
    Les flocons de neige tombent doucement du ciel.
    small pieces of food, for example in chocolate or cereals.
    He likes to add chocolate flakes to his muffins.
    Il aime ajouter des flocons de chocolat dans ses muffins.
    fine powder particles.
    Soap flakes dissolve in water.
    Les flocons de savon se dissolvent dans l'eau.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'flocon', derived from Latin 'flocculus', a diminutive of 'floccus' meaning 'a tuft of wool'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    snowflakes
    small particles of snow that fall from the sky.
    flocons de neige
    oat flakes
    cereal particles, often used in cooking.
    flocons d'avoine
    chocolate flakes
    small pieces of chocolate used in recipes.
    flocons de chocolat

    Related Words

    snow
    precipitation in the form of ice crystals.
    neige
    cereals
    grains cultivated for food.
    céréales
    foam
    light and airy substance, often used in baking.
    mousse

    Slang Meanings

    term used to refer to small things of little importance.
    Don't worry about those flakes, it's not a big deal.
    Ne t'inquiète pas pour ces flocons, ce n'est pas grave.
    used to refer to someone who is a bit crazy or light-minded.
    He is a real flake, always daydreaming.
    Il est un vrai flocon, toujours dans la lune.