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    Flottante (en. Floating)

    [floa-tɑ̃t]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That is suspended in a liquid or in the air.
    The floating leaves on the surface of the water add charm to the garden.
    Les feuilles flottantes à la surface de l'eau ajoutent du charme au jardin.
    That is not stable, in a precarious balance.
    He has a floating idea that keeps coming to his mind.
    Il a une idée flottante qui lui vient sans cesse à l'esprit.
    That changes rapidly, not fixed over time.
    His mood is floating at the moment, shifting from one emotion to another.
    Son humeur est flottante en ce moment, passant d'une émotion à l'autre.

    Etymology

    From the verb flotter, derived from Old French 'floter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    floating price
    A price that varies according to the market.
    prix flottant
    floating thought
    An idea that is not fixed, which changes constantly.
    pensée flottante
    floating situation
    An unstable or uncertain situation.
    situation flottante

    Related Words

    float
    To move on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
    flotter
    buoy
    Movement of waves or floating bodies.
    flot
    buoyancy
    The ability of an object to float in a liquid.
    flottabilité

    Slang Meanings

    Vague or non-concrete idea.
    His vacation plans are a bit floating at the moment.
    Ses projets de vacances sont un peu flottants en ce moment.
    Unstable state of mind.
    He has a floating character; nothing makes him really happy for long.
    Il a un caractère flottant, rien ne le rend vraiment heureux longtemps.