Flottant (en. Floating)

/flɔ.tɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Located at the surface of a liquid.

Floating leaves on the water create a peaceful landscape.

Les feuilles flottantes sur l’eau créent un paysage paisible.

Which is unstable or in motion.

The price of oil is floating due to market fluctuations.

Le prix du pétrole est flottant en raison des fluctuations du marché.

Which is not fixed or varies.

The interest rate is floating according to economic conditions.

Le taux d'intérêt est flottant selon les conditions économiques.

From the verb flotter, derived from the Latin 'flotare'.

floating in the air

Refers to something that is light and in constant motion.

flottant dans l'air

floating state

Indicates a condition of uncertainty or variability.

état flottant

floating market

Refers to a market where prices are not fixed.

marché flottant

float

To move at the surface of a liquid.

flotter

floater

Volume of liquid in motion.

flot

floating

Feeling of lightness while surrounded by air or water.

flote

To feel lost or indecisive.

Since he lost his job, he feels floating in life.

Depuis qu’il a perdu son emploi, il se sent flottant dans la vie.

To be in a state of fleeting happiness.

After the party, I felt floating, carefree about the next day.

Après la fête, j'étais flottant, sans souci pour le lendemain.