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    Flots (en. Waves)

    flos

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Wavy movements on the surface of the water.
    The waves of the sea gently rocked the boat.
    Les flots de la mer berçaient doucement le bateau.
    The set of waves produced by the wind.
    The waves raised by the storm were impressive.
    Les flots soulevés par la tempête étaient impressionnants.
    Flow of a liquid or gas.
    The river's waves were swift after the heavy rains.
    Les flots du fleuve étaient rapides après les fortes pluies.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'flot', derived from Old French 'flot', meaning 'wave'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Ocean waves
    Movements of the large ocean waves.
    flots de l'océan
    To get lost in the waves
    To be carried away or submerged by water.
    se perdre dans les flots
    Waves of emotion
    Intense sensation of feelings rising within.
    flots d'émotion

    Related Words

    Wave
    Rippling on the surface of a liquid.
    vague
    Current
    Directional movement of a fluid.
    courant
    Tide
    Variation in sea level related to lunar attractions.
    marée

    Slang Meanings

    Moving and unstable situation.
    This issue has been in flux for weeks.
    Cette affaire est dans les flots depuis des semaines.
    Moment of chaos or confusion.
    The meeting was in flux; no one knew what to decide.
    La réunion était dans les flots, personne ne savait quoi décider.