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    Flottait (en. Floated)

    [flɔ.tɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be balanced on a liquid or in the air.
    The boat floated peacefully on the lake.
    Le bateau flottait paisiblement sur le lac.
    To be carried by a current or wind.
    The flag floated with the wind.
    Le drapeau flottait au gré du vent.
    To be in a state of uncertainty or hesitation.
    She was floating between two difficult decisions.
    Elle flottait entre deux décisions difficiles.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'flotter', derived from the Latin 'fluctuare', meaning 'to oscillate, to move'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to float like a feather
    To be light and carefree.
    flotter comme une plume
    to float in the air
    To be suspended, uncertain.
    flotter dans l'air
    to float on one's ideas
    To be lost in one's thoughts.
    flotter sur ses idées

    Related Words

    float
    Action of maintaining oneself on the surface of a liquid.
    flotter
    buoyancy
    Ability of a body to float on a liquid.
    flotabilité
    fleet
    Collection of ships at sea or floating objects.
    flotte

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of lethargy.
    After the party, he floated the whole day.
    Après la fête, il flottait toute la journée.
    To be indecisive or lost.
    He was completely floating regarding his career change.
    Il flottait complètement sur sa reconversion professionnelle.