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    Flottille (en. Flotilla)

    flotil

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A group of ships or boats sailing together.
    The fishing flotilla went out early this morning.
    La flottille de pêche est sortie tôt ce matin.
    In a military context, a flotilla can refer to a group of small warships.
    The flotilla was deployed for reconnaissance missions.
    La flottille a été déployée pour des missions de reconnaissance.
    In mechanics, a flotilla can also refer to a small device that maintains a constant level in a tank.
    The tank's flotilla has been repaired.
    Le flottille du réservoir a été réparé.

    Etymology

    From the Dutch 'flotille', a diminutive of 'vlot', which means 'raft' or 'small boat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fishing flotilla
    A group of boats used for fishing.
    flottille de pêche
    to put into flotilla
    To form a group of vessels for a mission.
    mettre en flottille
    naval flotilla
    A set of military ships organized for an operation.
    flottille de guerre

    Related Words

    fleet
    A group of ships or boats.
    flotte
    ship
    A sea vessel or boat.
    navire
    vessel
    A floating vehicle used to transport people or goods.
    embarcation

    Slang Meanings

    To use the term flotilla in a humorous context to refer to something trivial.
    We have a flotilla of friends who never know where to go.
    On a une flottille d'amis qui ne sait jamais où aller.
    Means in maritime jargon a small chaos or disorganization.
    It was a flotilla this weekend, with everyone getting lost.
    C'était une flottille ce weekend, avec tout le monde qui se perdait.