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    Flotter (en. Float)

    /flɔ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To remain on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
    The boat floats on the water.
    Le bateau flotte sur l'eau.
    To move gently on the surface.
    The leaves float with the wind.
    Les feuilles flottent au gré du vent.
    To be light or unattached, to move freely.
    The idea floated in the air without materializing.
    L'idée a flotté dans l'air sans se concrétiser.
    To be in a state of disorder or uncertainty.
    The projects float in indecision.
    Les projets flottent dans l'indécision.

    Etymology

    Derived from old French 'floter', which means 'to swim, float'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    float in the air
    To be present but not defined or concrete.
    flotter dans l'air
    float with the wind
    To be influenced by changing circumstances.
    flotter au gré du vent
    float like a cork
    To be light and carefree.
    flotter comme un bouchon
    let float
    To not specify, to leave in suspense.
    laisser flotter

    Related Words

    fleet
    A collection of floating objects.
    flotte
    flotilla
    A small group of ships or boats.
    flottille
    floating
    The act of floating or the result of an uncertain situation.
    flottement

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of blur or uncertainty.
    He is floating on his decisions.
    Il est en train de flotter sur ses décisions.
    To have wandering thoughts, to be distracted.
    She is totally floating during class.
    Elle flotte totalement pendant le cours.